Stay Cool – And Safe In The Water This Summer Summer in the Midwest can get steamy! We all look to water to help cool us off, but, we want to be sure our kids are safe – no matter the age. Drowning is a leading cause of injury and death in children from 1 […]
Kids And Allowances
Giving kids allowance? Yay or Nay? There’s so many different thoughts on this subject: Do you pay a regular allowance to your kid, only give them money when needed, or have them do special chores to earn money? When my husband and I got together, I had two daughters, ages 13 and 3; and he […]
DIY No-Sew Bowtie
Materials you need: 6″x9″ cut fabric 5″x7″ cut fabric 2″x4″ cut fabric 2.5″x14″ cut fabric for neck strap Crayola Fabric Markers hot glue gun and glue sticks velcro Take the fabric of your choice and cut four different pieces measuring 6″x9″, 5″x7″, 2″x4″, and 2.5″x14″. Decided what pattern you want to draw on your bowtie; […]
Get Active: Is Strength Training Safe for Your Kids?
Are you wondering if strength training and lifting weights is good for your son or daughter? Ease your mind, strength training is a huge health benefit so long as the movements are performed properly. The Mayo Clinic backs me up in this. Strength training refers to physical exercise that uses resistance against muscles to build […]
Fighting the Common Cold
What is the ‘common cold’? Each year more than 200 viruses cause what we refer to as the ‘common cold’. These 200 join together to produce up to 1500 different virus combinations our bodies may need to fight, according to the CDC and the American Lung Association. How are germs spread – and how long […]
Prevent, Treat, and Heal Diaper Rashes from Home
Opening your baby’s diaper to find a red, irritated bottom is something that almost all parents will encounter at one point or another. While diaper rashes are rarely serious, they can still be a source of stress and discomfort for you and your baby. Learn how you can prevent and treat diaper rashes right from […]
