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  • Eat More Veggies

    The grocery store is full of promises for healthy food, but many times we get sucked into buying foods that actually aren’t that good for you. Not to mention, kids seem to be a primary target for this sort of misleading advertising. When you help your kids make healthy food choices, you’re helping them in […]

    Reading More

    Summer is known for making even the smartest kids forgetful. That’s why it’s important to help your kids sharpen up before they get back to school, and there’s no better way to do that than encouraging a bit of reading. Reading helps your kids get their gears turning after that midsummer slump, and it’s easy […]

    Going Back-to-School

    There is more to Back-To-School season than the groans of children who long for more summer. There is also the groans of the parents who have to take them shopping, meet their teachers, and keep a level head throughout the process. Getting the kids back to school can be a headache, but it doesn’t have […]

    5 On-The-Go Breakfast Ideas

    Mornings are usually a struggle even without worrying about what you are going to feed your kids for breakfast. Between getting everyone’s teeth brushed and backpacks together, there’s not much time to have a wholesome breakfast at the dining room table. But there are still plenty of wholesome meals breakfasts to bring on-the-go. 1. Yogurts […]

    Relieving Stress

    Parenting is just one of the many important things you have to do in your day. Between work and school, there isn’t much room to take a breather, and after a while, the stress can start to get to you. Taking a bit of time for yourself is an important part of parenting, whether it […]

    Feeding the Family

    A child who won’t eat the food you make can make it hard to feed the family, and chances are, if you’re child has narrowed his or her palate to only a handful of foods, your child isn’t covering all the basic food groups. Dealing with a picky eater may mean putting in a bit […]

    Healthy Co-Parenting Tips

    Keeping up healthy co-parenting habits can be difficult, and it can be especially hard when you just don’t get along with your ex-spouse or co-parent. Ultimately, the focus should be on the child, which is why developing and practicing positive co-parenting habits is so important. Let’s face it. Every relationship is different and every family […]

    5 Tips for Parenting in Public

    Children often have a hard time determining between what is appropriate for home and what is appropriate for public settings. As an adult it can be embarrassing to have your child acting out in public, but it can be even more embarrassing trying to discipline them in public. Instead of feeling like the bad guy […]

    3 Basic Communication Guidelines for Parents

    Daily life is hectic enough without having to worry about what your kids think of you. At the end of the day, you are a parent and your kids are kids. That means it may not always feel like you’re on an equal playing field, especially when it comes to one-on-one discussions. However, even if […]

    Where is Caffeine Hiding in Your Child’s Diet?

    For adults, caffeine is the life blood of the work week. But for kids, too much caffeine can cause all sorts of problems, from lack of sleep to tummy aches. Caffeine is most commonly associated with coffee or energy drinks, which most young kids don’t like and shouldn’t be drinking much of anyway. But you […]