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...]
How to Love Your Family Well
For the last few years my husband has really been organizing our investments, life insurance, and IRAs. He calls it loving his family well. I am just so blessed and thankful to have such a great husband who likes to take charge of all of that. If it were up to me, I am sure it would not be done. He is also the go-to guy in our house when it comes to our health insurance. Calling our insurance and asking about our benefits comes naturally to this man. And I love him for that because I greatly … [Read more...]
Easily Get DHA in Your Toddler’s Diet
Toddlers are picky. I am thankful to Enfagrow for sponsoring today's post. Do you know what DHA is? Do you know if your children are getting this important nutrient? Toddlers have a tendency to be picky and DHA is one key nutrient that’s particularly hard to get from the foods toddlers typically eat. Did you know that on average, toddlers are only getting about 25% of the brain-nourishing DHA many experts recommend? That means it is important for parents to take action and work to close … [Read more...]
