As many of you know, I am working on improving my own health. With food choices, exercise and water intake - I am improving my own quality of life. But, I also want my kids to be healthy. A healthy child is happy child! Since my kids are young and at home with me, I am being proactive in their health. As a parent, I believe that it is our responsibility to be a good example of healthy living but also raise them to make good choices. {That isn't always easy, is it?} Here are ways that my … [Read more...]
Sleeping Tips for Kids
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Zarbee’s Naturals. I received product samples and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Daylight Savings time really did a number on my Little Man. He still hasn't recovered. And guess what? Neither have I, because of it! His bedtime was generally between 7 to 7:30 pm before the time change. Now it is consistently 8 - 8:30 pm. But you'd think he would get up later in the morning, right? Nope. In fact, he has … [Read more...]
cwist Kids Challenge: Travel Activities
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for CWIST. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. How do you get your kids to do things? Do you use positive reinforcement with them? I was pretty excited to see a new website that offers kids challenges with a twist. This is a great way to get kids to do some pretty great things. About CWIST cwist - kids’ challenges with a twist - is a parent-educator collaboration that provides an interactive … [Read more...]
Operation Smile: Helping Children This Holiday Season
As a family, we like to help children during the holiday season. We think it is important to help others and to teach our children the importance of helping others. Each year we pick a few names off of a Christmas tree in our town and buy a present for a child in need. But this year, I'd like to do more. My oldest will be six this holiday season, and I think she'd enjoy helping at a soup kitchen, shopping for children, and donating to our local food bank. Does your family have any special … [Read more...]
Natural Ways to Treat Ear Infections
We have battled ear infections with our kids. My son has been dealing with ear infections more than my daughter did. He has already had four ear infections this year! We have used antibiotics each time he had an ear infection this year. They worked twice. The other two times, he just had to fight the infection on his own. What is an Ear Infection? An ear infection is a common condition that affects the middle ear, usually caused by bacterial or viral infections. Typically, an ear infection … [Read more...]
6 Ideas to Make Teeth Brushing Fun
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Orbit for Kids. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. My 5 year old likes to brush her teeth. Usually. I don't have to beg her to brush them but I do have to remind her. We go to our dentist every 6 months and get our teeth cleaned and get a check up. Thankfully, she has been great at going to the dentist. Last month, my Little Man went to the dentist … [Read more...]
10 Swimming Safety Tips for Kids
Thank you Fairy Tales Hair Care for sponsoring today's post. We have been enjoying warmer temperatures here in Western Washington. Hot sunshine means we can spend hours at our community pool. We love swimming. You might remember that my Princess has been swimming since she was 2! She is truly a little fish. 10 Swimming Safety Tips for Kids Walk, don't run along the pool side Don't dive in shallow water Never swim without a life guard present Swim with a buddy Swim in a … [Read more...]
