Archive for November, 2013
10 Ways to Teach Children How to Be Thankful
There's no better time than Thanksgiving to teach your children what it means to be thankful and how they can show their appreciation. It's a tricky concept to teach to younger children but your older children can help. Teaching children to be thankful is important because it promotes sensitivity to ...
Kid-Friendly Side Dishes for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving can be stressful when you have kids who are picky-eaters and you have to worry about making dishes that will please everyone in the family. Your kids may not like to eat turkey but chances are they will enjoy some of the nutritious side dishes you make to accompany ...
7 Reasons Families Should Switch to an Eco-Friendly Laundry Detergent
I believe that families should take care of the Earth and use cleaning products that are good for the environment and for their loved ones. I was fed up with the ingredients of supposed "green" cleaners and I'm certainly not happy with the performance of other products. Cleaners need to be hard ...
5 Ways to Soothe Soreness from Breastfeeding
Moms know all about the benefits of breastfeeding their babies and most look forward to the bonding that nursing promises mother and infant. Some moms experience soreness and discomfort while breastfeeding which makes it difficult and stressful. It can even cause moms to give up on breastfeeding altogether. I experienced ...
5 Secrets to Feeding Picky Children
As a parent of three school-age children and a personal chef, I am always striving to put good healthy mealtime options that everyone will enjoy in front of my family or those of my clients. However, it seems that the mealtime whims of ‘the picky eater’ are common to almost ...
3 Baby Teething Myths
Teething is not always easy to understand and new parents especially can get confused by all the teething articles they read with differing information. To make sure that you understand the symptoms of teething and the right tips and tricks to soothe a teething baby, consult your pediatrician to get ...
7 Must-Know Car Safety Tips for Parents
Parents want their kids to be safe while riding in a car so it's important they take the time to learn how to properly use a car seat. There are several options when it comes to car seats and the type you need for your child depends on factors like ...
5 Hidden Hazards in Your Baby’s Nursery
When buying new products for baby's nursery, parents need to be aware of what hazardous chemicals and toxins are often hidden in those products. I had to go above and beyond to make sure other parents know what to avoid - and why - when buying baby products. I was ...