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Splitting Up With Kids :: 5 Tips for Creating a Custody Plan
Separating is never easy when you have a child together. It is difficult to hold negative feelings for your ex, and at the same...
Common Pediatric Illnesses & How to Handle Them
When your child gets sick, it can produce a lot of anxiety and worry. Here is a list of very common pediatric illnesses and...
Good Night, Sleep Tight :: Practical Advice from a Pediatrician
Parents look forward to teaching their babies to walk and talk, but few think about teaching their child how to sleep. Sleep disturbances are...
Achieve Authentic Connection to Your Baby and Toddler Through Playful Messages
Once upon a time we were children—let your mind be playful!
As the fourth of eight children, I grew up in a family where play was plentiful....
Summer Reading :: A Gift, Not a Chore
"Reading should not be presented to children as a chore or duty. It should be offered to them as a precious gift."
— Kate...
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Surrogacy
April 22 - 28 is National Infertility Awareness Week. We wanted to recognize those who struggle with infertility and the difficult decisions that infertility can bring. Many...
Early Orthodontic Treatment :: Is It Worth It?
It may seem like children are getting braces younger and younger . . . and for good reason! The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO)...
Closed Doors :: An Open Opportunity
Many years ago, as a stay-at-home young mom of three, I moved into a new neighborhood. I was anxious to get to know my...
No-Brainer Vacay with Kids? We Found It, You Guys!
My husband and I grew up with very different attitudes toward vacation.
My family: load up at 5 am, drive to an amusement park or resort,...
Freezer Cooking Part 3 :: When Moms Join Forces to Slash Meal Time Prep
Today, I'll be sharing how I've cut my dinner cooking in half, while serving up whole foods AND blessing others in need--ALL while saving...
Freezer Cooking Part 2 :: Freezer? Or Major Meal Time Saver?
In part 1 of this freezer cooking series, we began working toward cutting our cooking time in HALF by doing some basic meal planning...
Freezer Cooking :: First Steps to Cutting Your Cooking Time in Half
Raise your hands. How many of you struggle to get reasonably healthy meals on the table each night? Who is hurriedly trying to get...
Preparing Kids for the Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, I think back on my childhood. Holidays were always a crazy time of year, and yet it was also...
4 Reasons to Include Your Children in Your Baby Shower Festivities
Traditionally, a baby shower is celebrated with the expecting mother and her gal pals. But with family dynamics moving into a more modern definition,...















