Approximately 30 million Americans suffer from eating disorders and many more suffer from negative body image issues. This problem is also impacting our children. More children are suffering from eating disorders than ever before and at younger ages. Here is everything as a parent that you need to know and tips to teach your children
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There is no doubt that pajamas are a children’s wardrobe essential. Kids love pajamas. Is there really anything better after a long day than a cozy pair of pajamas? Pajamas are obviously great for bedtime, but what about lazy days around the house, sick days or just days where you really don’t want to get dressed?
When your spouse or significant other leaves the home for any amount of time, responsibilities shift and change and you are left to adapt. Whether this is a weekly occurrence, a monthly event, or something that only takes place on occasion, the change in dynamics can have implications on those left at home. Traveling for
During my 34th week of pregnancy I thought nothing of it as my obstetrician took a swab for Group B Strep. This was after all my 4th pregnancy and the test had always come back negative in the past. As a part of routine prenatal care, this test is performed on all pregnant women between
Our sedentary lifestyle in the United States is literally killing our children. As a society we need to begin focusing on the importance of play. With autoimmune diseases, obesity, heart disease, and many other deadly medical issues on the rise we need to come up with a solution for the epidemic currently plaguing America. No longer
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a baby carriage. Or so the saying goes. But sometimes life just isn’t that simple. For the more than 6.1 million women who have trouble getting or staying pregnant, adding to their family is much more difficult than what the classic nursery rhyme promises. Many families
A parent’s worst nightmare is if their child stops breathing. Although we hope and pray that we are never faced with this a situation like this, if we gain the knowledge of how to properly respond, we have the chance to save the life of our own child or the life of another. This post
In this era of iPads, tablets, iPhones, and androids, we as parents need to think before we download and decide whether we really need a smart phone app for that. Technology has taken over our schools, our offices, and our lives. No longer do we communicate with one another in person or by phone, but
If you had told me 7 years ago that I would be a full-time stay-at-home mom, I would have definitively said, “Hard pass. Nope, not me.” I had dreams of working throughout my kids’ lives. I am a teacher by trade, and so was my mom. I thought my children would live a childhood much
The world is different from when we grew up. Technology abounds us at every turn, and our children are integrated into a world where technology is used in almost every capacity of our lives. We see more kids playing video games, on iPads or other devices, and watching television than who are outside playing. When
Finished all of your favorite shows and not sure what to watch now? The time for mindless scrolling has come to an end, why? Because we’ve taken out the legwork out of the equation, we’ve researched, watched, and compiled the Very Best of Netflix TV Shows for you, your man, or your date. Grab your popcorn
Summer is quickly approaching and that leads to the question, “So what are your plans for the summer?” Pinterest is filled with summer planning tools from daily schedules to recommended weekly activities for you to do with the kids. You research family vacations, buy season passes to various parks, and set up play dates and
The summer before college is an amazing and beautiful time. While you may be working to cope through that your baby is officially (unless they are actually still 17) an adult, that young adult feels ready to take on the world. The three months between graduation and the start of college may be the last
Teenage pregnancy is a widespread problem that affects each and every one of us across the nation. While some may still believe this is a family matter, that is simply untrue. The negative effects of teenage pregnancy to society, the teenage mothers themselves, and their children, needs to be acknowledged and remedied in order to
Pooping on the delivery table is good for your baby, so bear down and push… actually squeeze! Literally the biggest fear of new moms everywhere seems to be the concern of pooping during delivery. Although this is a natural part of the process, and happens to just about everyone, young women everywhere spend an inordinate
Orlando is a popular family destination and when the time comes to plan your next family vacation in the sunshine state, where will you stay? You need to choose the right resort that can meet all the desires and needs of everyone in your party during your Orlando family vacation. Many extended families travel to
It’s so easy for full-time working parents to get caught up in their hectic lifestyles. Creating the balance between the pressure of their jobs, their kids’ activities and other daily life responsibilities. Often times parents get so overwhelmed, they forget to make time for romance with their partner. As your schedule gets more and more