When do you stop giving whole milk to a toddler? Well, it depends. From what I’ve read, the decision to switch from whole to 2% milk should be based on your toddler’s diet.
Of course, all toddlers can be picky eaters, so that comes in to play too. When thinking of [...]
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If you have been spending hours at the gym trying to slim down, here’s some news you probably will not want to hear. New studies reveal that the weight loss benefits of exercise may have been overstated. Diet, it turns out, is a much bigger factor in weight loss.
A review of recent research [...]
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When it comes to playground etiquette, what are the rules for disciplining another kid who hits, pushes or otherwise bullies your child? I don’t know but I feel like I need to know.
Basically, I look at it like this – if it’s a minor problem that doesn’t put my kid in danger, [...]
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The San Francisco Chronicle recently published an article about how 1 in 5 US children does not get enough vitamin D in their system. It goes on to say that roughly 90% of African American children and 80% of Latino children have low levels of vitamin D. The problems that can arise from [...]
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I’ve been thinking about marriage lately – mainly because I’m up most nights lying next to my husband, who is sleeping peacefully, both adoring him and cursing him for it. Those little soft snorts and his deep breathing is so comforting. And yet, so annoying. Only because I’m not actually sleeping myself. [...]
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Singing is big in our house. All of a sudden I’m getting requests from my daughter to sing, sing out loud. Luckily it’s in the privacy in my own house because – let’s face it – I’m not a professional singer for a very good reason.
However, in the interest of singing parents everywhere [...]
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Rent The Runway: Wear a Designer Dress For a Fraction of the Cost
Posted on 09. Nov, 2009 by admin.
Look like you own the look for the price of a rental. Rent The Runway, an ingenious new website, allows you to rent the latest designer look for the holidays! You can get next day service (same day in New York City) on whatever dress you select, or two if you just can’t [...]
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Now this gets me angry. I know people are busy, myself included. We need more time. We need more hands. We need more help and I totally understand the need for a nanny to help out during the week.
But, honestly, a nanny on the weekend? What’s up with that? [...]
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Citing a recent study, the Environmental Working Group published an article on the harmful effects of extended cell phone use, especially in children. I know what you’re thinking – don’t all kids actually use cell phones as phones these days? But really, what do we know about exposure to radiation from cell phones?
Apparently [...]
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I’m a sucker for good design and think that even a child’s room can look amazingly great as well as being functional. When I saw this post at Remodelista.com, I was blown away by the creative, modern designs for children’s rooms that they showcased.
Check out the inventive use of small spaces in this room! [...]
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If Momma ain’t happy ain’t nobody happy…so the saying goes from my childhood. It was true then and it’s true today. When you’re stressed out, tired, hungry, frustrated, your patience is at a minimum and when your child does something, anything that gets the best of you, what do you do?
Well, [...]
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