Pregnancy just isn't what it used to be. In days past, we had a whole host of things to do - and not do - that ranged from completely wrong to borderline absurd. In recent years, we've learned that some old pregnancy myths, such as: not to color your hair, avoid flying in the first or third trimester, stop drinking coffee, applying coco butter keeps you from getting stretch marks, and even the old standby that we shouldn't be exercising or having sex (a much older myth) while pregnant - are … [Read more...]
Is Your Toddler Sick? Try Little Remedies
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Little Remedies. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. My son was sick last month. Thankfully, it lasted only a few days. But those few days, were not very fun. He had a hard time breathing at night, and he had a cough that was keeping him awake. Lack of sleep is one thing you'd think I'd be used to, but it was still a difficult time … [Read more...]
Do you know the leading cause of baby hospitalization?
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for MedImmune. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Do you know what the leading cause of hospitalization is for babies their first year of life. Before this campaign, I did not. I couldn't have been able to tell you. It is RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus). Have you heard of RSV? It is a seasonal virus that most children get before they … [Read more...]
Addressing ADHD the Natural Way
If your child suffers from ADHD, you probably already know the negative impact this condition can have on development, relationships and academic performance. The most common treatment is stimulant drugs, as they have a lot of research behind them. They can be effective for sure, but many parents find they leave something to be desired, and are interested in pursuing complementary treatments for maximum symptom control. Here are just a few strategies that may be worth experimenting … [Read more...]
What You Should Know about Blood Clots and Pregnancy
The changes that occur in the body during pregnancy can sometimes make you more vulnerable to particular complications. Deep vein thrombosis—more commonly referred to as blood clots—is one such complication that can be particularly dangerous if the clot travels from the legs to the lungs. Here is an overview of this condition and what you can do to keep you and your baby safe. Increased Risk in Pregnancy Anyone can suffer from blood clots, but a pregnant woman is 10 times more likely to … [Read more...]
Baby Mantra: Cold Weather Skin Care for Kids
I participated in Influencer Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Baby Mantra. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating. During the summer months both of my children get dry skin from our local community pool. Then with the dry weather in the fall and winter I am still dealing with dry and sensitive skin. My daughter has worse dry skin and eczema issues than my son. But they both struggle with dry skin. I have … [Read more...]
The Best Cough and Cold Medicine for Kids!
My daughter had her first official soccer game at the end of last month. The city league for 5-7 year old kids does not count goals but this mom did. And my Princess' team won. But, it was cool that evening and we got some light rain. I needed a coat for sure in this misty Western Washington weather that we're known for. My Princess ran around in her team t-shirt and yoga pants and had a red face and sweat. She got sick. Exactly one week before our trip to Hawaii, my Princess started … [Read more...]
