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Back to School Safety Tips for Younger Kids
TGIS Thank Goodness Its (almost) September! Parents rejoice, children groan. No matter how you feel about the end of summer va-cay, its definitely time to start gearing up for the start of a new school year. So, in between shopping for endless supplies (do I really need to buy more glue sticks?!) and the latest must-have fashions, take a few minutes to review some safety tips as we get ready for the next 10 months of school activities, sports & after-school programs, playdates, and everything else in between. Here are some helpful tips for younger children as well as some good, timely reminders for parents!
The Upside Of Santa
What’s your guess about the percentage of kids who believe Santa is real? A lot of parents, myself included, would say close to 100%. But University of Texas psychologist Jacqueline Woolley noticed a drop-off in belief in Santa after the tender age of five. That's when kids’ belief in the Tooth Fairy crested as well.…
Back 2 School Safety Tips!
TGIS Thank Goodness Its (almost) September!
Brooke Burke: “Just Another Manic Monday”
Do you ever have one of “those” days? Brooke shares a snapshot of her “manic Monday” last week:6:00am – Wake up four grumpy kids. The hubby is out of town, so no help in the house. Trying to do my best super-mom impression, I whip up some egg white zucchini omelets on sliced whole wheat bread with provolone cheese for two of my kids. Then make the other two fried eggs with 2-inch sliced …
I Hated Every Minute Of Bed Rest
In spite of my good intentions, bed rest and I were not friends. In fact, we were enemies. My happy mood didnt last long: I started to become depressed and slightly insane. I say slightly, but my husband and those closest to me would probably use the term totally insane.I was placed on pregnancy-induced bed rest at 17 weeks gestation due to a hemorrhage that almost took my life, as well as my …