Overcoming the Back to School Blues by Dr. Fran Walfish

Thought these were good tips to share with all of you as you start sending your children back to school or preschool. It’s so hard to get back into a “normal” routine after having fun all summer, isn’t it? by Dr. Fran Walfish Used with Permission As summer winds down, back-to-school anxieties are in high [...]

Back-To-School Tips for Safe Brushing & Healthy Teeth

*Back-To-School Smart Tips for Safe Brushing & Healthy Teeth* Thanks to Dr. Sharp’s newsletter for sharing this info. * It is recommended for children to brush their teeth 2 to 3 times a day after meals. * Use a fluoride-free toothpaste that is safe to brush. Children can brush unattended and is even safe to [...]

Celebrated Mom Blogger Miss Lori Helps Launch “National Learn-to-Read Challenge”

This is just a heads up that “National Learn-to-Read Challenge” Launches August 16 and children’s TV personality and celebrated Mom Blogger Miss Lori is going to help get kids excited about reading through educational online games. Beginning on August 16 and continuing through September 30, 2010, Blake Publishing and Reading Eggs will launch the first-ever [...]

Homemade Gift Ideas for Dad

Over the past few years, we tend to keep most holidays, birthdays and special events fairly simple. Father’s Day is no exception. Unless my husband really needs something in particular and has held off buying it for himself, we tend to honor him with homemade gifts – usually in the form of food. That old [...]

Cost of Raising Children

I usually do not pay that much attention to articles that forecast the cost of raising children. Why? Number one because with seven children and another one on the way it overwhelms me. Number two because for the most part most the articles do not run an itemized list of what their calculations include, so [...]

Healthy “Wellspring” Eating Tips for Families

Healthy “Wellspring” Eating Tips for Families By Michael L. Bishop, M.B.A., Ph.D. Executive Director, Wellspring With the every day challenges of life—heading to work, taking the kids to school, and doing the laundry, eating healthy can be an added stress. We hear from thousands of families who say picking up take-out from their local fast [...]

Tips on Childhood Obesity from Dr. Bishop

From Michael L. Bishop, M.B.A., Ph.D. Executive Director, Wellspring Studies show nearly 90% of overweight teens become obese adults, bringing a heightened risk of medical, social, emotional, and financial complications. If your child has a weight issue, you may have already noticed the emotional impact: lower self-esteem, little motivation, social isolation, perhaps behavioral issues in [...]

Children’s Books to Celebrate Father’s Day

Fashionable Media Review Policy: The featured product for this review was provided to me, at no cost, by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. Father’s Day is approaching and for the readers in your house we [...]

Redeem Recalled Children’s Cough and Cold Products For A FREE and Safe Alternative!

Remember the major recall on children’s cough and cold products? A company has come up with the idea of swapping your old recalled children’s cough and cold products for a FREE and safer alternative. I thought it was an interesting concept to pass along. As always, please do your own research first before you go [...]

Bonnet Blankie Review

Fashionable Media Review Policy: The featured product for this review was provided to me, at no cost, by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by monetary compensation. I love the story behind the Bonnet Blanket. It a sad story, [...]

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