Kiddos / School Age

Nervous to Pierce Your Child’s Ears? Try Poppy Drops!

I’m a bit nervous about piercing my daughter’s ears. Plenty of brave moms do it, but I can’t fathom how babies and toddlers keep their grubby little hands off their ears to let them heal without getting infected! Plus, my... Continue reading...

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Review and Giveaway: On-the-Move Munchkins

Sometimes the only way to get a workout in as a mom is to bring your kids along for the adventure. Am I right, or am I right? And even if you belong to a gym with a daycare, it’s no guarantee you’ll get a full workout in. The fallback?... Continue reading...

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A Better Kids’ Juice

It’s a rare day in our household when we give our daughter juice. Her pediatrician told us to only offer water and milk because kids don’t need any of the juice and “juice drinks” marketed to kids. So we’ve... Continue reading...

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6 Best Kid Apps That Are a Hit with the Toddler Set

I’m far from a phone app expert. In fact, I’m really pretty clueless about cell phone apps and iPad apps and such. Sure, I’ve got the basics like Words With Friends that I’m addicted to, but I’m not the one you’d... Continue reading...

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Review: Just Dance 3 for Kinect

There have been a few reviews, like this review of Just Dance 3 for the Xbox 360 that I’ve put off because of the age-old “I don’t have time” excuse. At first, it was legitimate: It came in the mail right when my son... Continue reading...

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5 Tips for Preventing Nightmares

To celebrate the Halloween holiday today, I’m sharing part two of our Kids and Nightmares series. Yesterday, Dr. Tom Jackson shared tips on managing nightmares once they’re under way. But is there anything you can do as a parent... Continue reading...

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5 Tips for Managing Nightmares

As parents, we deal with lots of overnight fun. From wakeful nights to overnight tantrums to our kiddo’s nightmares, the wee hours can include lots of good times. With all of the scary ghosts and goblins that are out and about during... Continue reading...

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Survey Says: Halloween is for the Young at Heart

My first Halloween in New Jersey, I found it incredibly odd that kids started trick-or-treating right after school. Sure, it’s safer to do in the daylight, but in the Midwest, we always waited until it was just dark enough to get out... Continue reading...

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9 Running Programs That are Making a Difference

With my upcoming 10k, it seems we might as well keep a running theme going this week! Today, FBG contributor Kelly Turner shares running programs that are making a difference in the lives of kids.  For most of us, looking back on our childhood... Continue reading...

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Cutting Boards Perfect for the Young Chef (Want to Try Them?)

Inspired recently by Dara having her toddler help her in the kitchen, I decided to let my daughter help me out a bit more. It takes more time and patience, but wow, does a toddler feel super important and included when he or she gets to help... Continue reading...

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