Common Cold

Treatments for the Common Cold

This time of year it is not uncommon to find your children or yourself dealing with the common cold. The good news is, colds can usually be treated at home and in most cases,...
Water Safety Tips

Water Safety Tips: Staying Safe Around Water

Summer is heating up and with that more and more people are heading for the lake, swimming pools, and other sources of water. Whether you are swimming or just spending time around water, there...
Why Positive Language is Powerful

Why Positive Language is Powerful

The way we speak to our children has a great influence in their development of self-esteem and confidence. What may seem like a harmless remark can be devastating to your child’s self-worth. It’s very...
How To Teach Your Kids About Online Bullying

How To Teach Your Kids About Online Bullying

There are a lot of dangers in the world today, but one of the hardest for parents to understand is online bullying. Many of us grew up without the prevalence of today’s technology, so...
Dogs and Kids

Dogs and Kids: 5 Reasons They Are a Good Fit

If you are considering a pet for your kids the idea of a dog has probably come to mind. According to information found at the Humane Society website, 47% of American households own at...
How To Teach Your Kids To Respect Others

How To Teach Your Kids To Respect Others

My sister has been having a tough time with her youngest lately. Her kids are all wonderful little sweethearts but as all kids do, they’ve been acting out. Children all have different little quirks...
10 Things I Wish I’d Known As A New Mom

10 Things I Wish I’d Known As A New Mom

As a seasoned expert, new moms often ask for my advice on what to expect when the baby arrives. Most of the time, I reassure them and tell them to just call me if...