By Cynthia Hanson for I love my kids & Life & Beauty WeeklyGot gratitude? Of course! There’s nothing like gathering with loved ones around a bountiful holiday table to make us count our blessings. But giving thanks shouldn’t be something we practice once a year; it should be a vital part of our everyday life. Studies show that gratitude can actually improve your health by strengthening your immune ...
9 Doctor-approved Tips to Survive Teething
By Victoria Scanlan StefanakosTeething is a milestone for babies, but some parents won’t find much to celebrate in the sore gums, endless drooling and general unhappiness that often precedes new teeth. Having the right information and some soothing strategies helps make everyone more comfortable. Here, nine teething tips to help make this challenge more bearable:Teething Tip No. 9Start with the ...
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I am always struggling to find new and unique gift ideas for my Parents and Grandparents. You know they have everything imaginable so it becomes difficult to shop for them. One day I was scouring the Internet for a creative gift that I could get for the Grandparents. They are always saying how they miss the grandkids so I was looking for something special. I already did various types of ...
Bad Breath Be Gone!
Completely You: Oral Care By Jake Kalish for Completely YouCould you have bad breath? It’s something most of us don’t think about, especially since it’s difficult to discern odors coming from your own mouth. But according to a recent report from the American Dental Association, more than 50 percent of us suffer from halitosis -- and many of us don’t even know it. But fret not. Here are the most ...
Are You a Drama Mama? Know When to Back Off
Life & Beauty Weekly: Happy You Your child has a fight with a friend. She’s in tears; you’re furious and ready to defend her. But should you? In this age of helicopter parenting, it’s hard not to step in when you see your child in a social dilemma. But that’s not always the answer.“In recent years, I’ve seen a trend of mothers confronting other mothers -- by phone or email, or in person -- to ...
5 Ways to Sneak Veggies Into Kids’ Food
Healthy Kids from Teeth to Feet: Kids & Health 5 Ways to Sneak Veggies Into Kids’ FoodBy Aviva Patz for Healthy Kids from Teeth to FeetGreen can be a scary color for kids when it lands on their plates. But your little ones still need to eat three to four servings of veggies and two to three servings of fruit a day to stay healthy, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.“It ...