dental care

April 24, 2021

5 min read

Visiting the dentist and practicing good dental habits every day is important for every expectant mother looking to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthier baby.

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When do kids lose their baby teeth?

Brandi Cowan

October 22, 2020

5 min read

Everything you need to know about the transition from primary baby teeth to permanent adult teeth.

Growing up with a parent with mental illness: The lifelong impact

1 in 5 adults are living with mental illness means children are at a higher risk of abuse and neglect. How can you help a child cope with these challenges?

Health & Safety Lifestyle

Sewing for kids: How to introduce your child to the craft

Is sewing a dying art form? As fast fashion takes over the world and everything is available online, let’s get back to basics with a good old-fashioned sewing machine and show our kids what great fun creating their own projects from scratch can be.

Activities Reviews & Stuff

The unspoken fears of dads-to-be and how to address them

Becoming a new father is terrifying. I know, I’ve been there. Here’s my harrowing tale of how I dealt with becoming a new father and how I somehow managed not to run away.

Have a Laugh Lifestyle

Attachment disorder in children

Living with a child who has reactive attachment disorder is a challenge. Read on for some tips to help you and your child deal with the difficulties that may come with this diagnosis.

Behavior Health & Safety

10 healthy fish recipes kids will actually eat

Coming up with fish recipes for your kids can be a kettle of fish itself. So we bring 10 healthy kid-friendly recipes to get your kids hooked on seafood.

Diet

Fostering kids: Joys and challenges of foster parenting

Foster care can be one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of your life. Have you considered becoming a foster parent?

Lifestyle

Ditch the mom guilt, it’s harming you

Mom guilt is bad for your physical and mental health. Get some tips how to free yourself from questioning your parenting choices and boost your health.

Health & Safety

Kids’ camping gear: What to take when camping with kids

These camping tips and must-have kids camping gear will have you doing the happy dance. We’ve compiled a list of the best camping equipment for kids to make your outdoor experience memorable.

Activities Reviews & Stuff

7 tips to teach money management to kids

Many parents don’t know how to teach teenagers about money, let alone budgeting, taxes, or credit cards. But it’s actually easier than you might think.

Daily Grind

Mama’s little helpers: Ways to encourage helpful behavior

According to studies, being helpful and compassionate comes naturally to kids. This article explores how even toddlers feel good when helping others.

Behavior

Parenting times two

It’s easy to settle into a routine and become complacent with just one child, but when the second one comes along, everything changes again.

Lifestyle

Expectations

Failing to meet parental expectations for academic achievement is one thing kids fear most. A teacher tells you how to manage your expectations and help your kids succeed at the same time.

Learning Lifestyle

Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Kids: 60 Fun Activities to Help Children Self-Regulate, Focus, and Succeed: Book Review

Thriving with ADHD by Kellie Miller provides 60 colorful and fun activities to give your child the skills to better understand and manage their ADHD.

Reviews & Stuff Special Needs

Working from home with kids without going remotely insane

Being a stay-at-home mom or dad is hard enough. Add work into the mix and it can be nearly impossible. Here’s some advice from a dad of a 10 year old who has worked at home since he was born.

Have a Laugh Lifestyle

Can a child outgrow SPD?

The answer depends on whether there are associated syndromes like ASD and ADHD and what treatments your child receives.

Special Needs

Non-identical by nature and nurture: A perspective on male-female twin differences

Male-female twins can keep you on your toes, but do they come with a special twin manual, or do we merely forget that they are individuals as well?

Behavior Lifestyle

Blended family: How to make it work

Success in building a strong blended family or stepfamily requires communication, respect, and tons of love.

Lifestyle

Hyperemesis gravidarum: How to cope with severe morning sickness

Morning sickness affects your pregnancy, but what happens if it goes beyond slight vomiting? The severe form has concerning consequences if left untreated.

Health & Safety

More than screen time or treats: Helping your child find the real rewards in life

Sugary treats and screen time are addictive for kids. Help them have natural highs by finding some of your own and giving them space to do the same.

Behavior

A guide on how to use cloth diapers

Cloth diapering is gaining popularity and rightfully so. Here are tips for using cloth diapers and ensuring your baby remains well covered and comfy.

Daily Grind Health & Safety

Father’s Day gift fails

Sure, I can tell you what to get dad for Father’s Day. But it’d be more fun to share what not to get him and revel in the failures of others!

Have a Laugh Reviews & Stuff

Competitive parenting and karmic justice

Are you a competitive parent who does anything to get a “first” from your baby? I was and wound up getting a little karmic justice in the end.

Have a Laugh

How to tell the difference between sadness and depression in kids

Depression is a serious disorder that affects people of all ages. This article outlines the difference between sadness and depression and offers suggestions for addressing sadness in kids.

Health & Safety Lifestyle

How to choose a pediatrician for your child

Did you know you shouldn’t wait until your baby is born to find a pediatrician? Many women put this important decision off until later, but finding the right fit for your family takes time.

Health & Safety Lifestyle

Hyperemesis gravidarum: How to cope with severe morning sickness

Morning sickness affects your pregnancy, but what happens if it goes beyond slight vomiting? The severe form has concerning consequences if left untreated.

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