When you touch your toddler's forehead and it feels like she's burning up, it's natural to hit the parent panic button and wonder if you need to make a visit with your toddler to the emergency room with a fever. In most cases, though, a fever by itself doesn't warrant an emergency room visit. Knowing how to measure and treat your child's fever can help you avoid a trip to … [Read more...] about When to Take a Toddler to the Emergency Room With a Fever
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When Is a Child Too Big for a Toddler Bed?
When Is a Child Too Big for a Toddler Bed? The toddler bed is special to kids and parents alike. As a mom, the idea of retiring the old toddler bed or passing it along to someone else probably isn’t on the top of your to-do list. After all, we love our kids and want to keep them little as long as we can. The toddler bed is one of the last things we have that holds our … [Read more...] about When Is a Child Too Big for a Toddler Bed?
A Sneak Peek Into The Mind Of A Four-Year-Old
Ever wondered what's it like inside the mind of a four-year-old? Here's a typical day: 4:30 a.m. Hmm…I’m half awake. It would be so much cozier in Mommy and Daddy’s bed - right smack between them where I can make my body seem almost twice as big, and Mommy and Daddy canpretty much kiss the rest of their sleep goodbye. 4:35 a.m. OH NO! NO NO NO. How can this be happening? … [Read more...] about A Sneak Peek Into The Mind Of A Four-Year-Old
12 Questions Parents Need to Ask Their Child’s Summer Camp
How do you know your child’s camp is SAFE? Have you asked the appropriate questions that would give you confidence in the camp? When we questioned friends and family members who were sending their kids to camp, most parents - with a slight blush and timid smile - reported that their main concerns were: Will my child have friends at the camp? Expense Location … [Read more...] about 12 Questions Parents Need to Ask Their Child’s Summer Camp
The Little Boy On First Base
To all the coaches, parents, and fans of little league, The season is upon us. Fields all over are filled with parents, fans, coaches, players, and umpires. It's an exciting time of year for boys and girls, the cold is finally turning warmer, the days are slowly becoming longer, school is almost out for summer, and their dreams of home runs are about to become realities. But … [Read more...] about The Little Boy On First Base