February 5, 2012

Top 10 Kid Gadgets for Holiday Road Trips by Ashley Grimaldo

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Talking on a cell phone while driving is dangerous. But a mid-transit chat pales in comparison to the distraction of driving with one (or two!) children wailing in the backseat. Nothing increases adrenaline and quick recall of four-letter words quite like crying kids. As parents, we can mentally cope with crying kids to and from [...]

12 Jobs for Kids in the Kitchen by Ashley Grimaldo

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Ask stay-at-home caregivers what the toughest time of the day is and you’ll hear a universal response: dinnertime. This is the hardest segment of the day when moods turn to the dark side and tummies begin to growl. Not only is the food-prepping parent responsible for getting dinner on the table, but must concurrently keep [...]

How Self Esteem Can Be More Powerful Than Bullies

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Dr. Bill Page would rather teach than do just about anything else any day of the week. “During my career I was an educator and administrator in elementary, middle and high schools, as well as college, for 33 years,” Page said. “During that time I enjoyed serving as a Boy and Cub Scout master, and [...]

First Day of Preschool by Maisie Knowles

First Day of Preschool by Maisie Knowles

Back to school is just around the corner. For many toddlers, it’ll be the first day of preschool and the very first day they’re away from mom and dad. My oldest daughter is starting preschool in the fall and just the thought of her going off to school for the first time gets me teary [...]

Holiday Gift Guide: Dandelion Earth Friendly Goods’ Organic Dolls

Dandelion Earth Friendly Goods’ Organic Dolls will make a perfect gift for your little ones this gifting season. These precious dolls are made with certified organic cotton fibers making them ultra soft and safer for children by reducing their exposure to harmful pesticides and chemicals. This organic cotton growing process also means that there was [...]

Holiday Shopping Guide: Simply Chickie Organic Baby Clothing

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Simply Chickie Organic Baby Clothing is a line of 100% organic baby clothes and accessories that is free of dyes and uses only certified cotton grown in fields that are free of pesticides. The line is made in the U.S. and features whimsical designs created by CEO/Founder Gwendolyn Carter – who strives to capture the [...]

Chemical Industry Blocks Senate Vote to Protect Infants from Toxic BPA

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Article Courtesy of Breast Cancer Fund Chemical industry steps in at last minute to stop ban on BPA in baby bottles, despite growing calls to restrict children’s BPA exposure Today the U.S. Senate failed to consider a ban on the toxic chemical bisphenol A, or BPA, in baby bottles and infant feeding cups. Senator Dianne [...]

Childhood Obesity Is On the Rise and Can Be Prevented: Tips from Kristina Sargent DC

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Statistics show that 16% of children under the age of 18 are overweight and 30% are obese.  In a class of 30, 12 of those students would be considered overweight or obese.  Mistakenly, many people believe that childhood obesity is a genetic problem. While children of overweight parents/grandparents are much more likely to become overweight, [...]

Action for Healthy Kids Offers A Healthier Halloween

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A Healthier Halloween… Candy might be traditional Halloween fare, but there are plenty of healthier alternatives to tempt trick-or-treaters when they come howling on October 31st. According to Action for Healthy Kids, a national non-profit organization working to improve children’s health, about half of kids will choose toys over sweets if given the choice. “Studies [...]

FoodChannel.com Releases Top Snacks Just in Time for Back-to-School

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The Food Channel® has released its top ten snack trends, one of its regular trend reports prepared in conjunction with CultureWaves® , Mintel International, and the International Food Futurists. “These trends are meant to inspire your back-to-school snacking,” said Kay Logsdon, editor-in-chief of The Food Channel.“But they also show how people are eating today, with smoothies [...]

 
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