Balancing Life with Love, Laughter, and a Little Bit of Moxie!
With computer, video games, and TV shows created to entice kids’ attention, our children are spending progressively more time indoors and far less time outdoors than previous generations. If you’re like most parents, this can be a cause of unease and worry. Most of these indoor activities require very little physical activity adding to the […]
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There is no doubt that we live in a technological age. If you look at the amount of time your children spend in front of the television, computer, video games, or smartphones, you’d be surprised by exactly how much “Screen Time” they actually consume. Research by the Henry J. Kaiser Foundation shows kids ages 8–18 […]
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Happy Summer! For many kids across the United States, this time of year signifies a brief freedom from school. It is a great time for spending time playing with friends, going on family vacations, taking trips to the beach, playground fun, swimming, boating, camping and other outdoor activities. Regrettably, injuries do not take vacations and […]
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For children and families, summer fun means being more active outdoors by playing sports and other recreational activities. But often, seemingly innocent summer activities can lead to accidents and injuries. In fact, over 2.6 million children yearly are seen in emergency departments for sports and recreation-related injuries, says the CDC. While every summer sport and […]
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We all love the smell of a fresh clean toddlers. There is nothing more natural than the combination of toddlers and a warm, soapy bath. So many fun times are spent while in the bathtub. In fact, we can even use toddler bath time to help our toddlers learn and use their imaginations. For the […]
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How is your self-control? Do you find yourself binge eating or binge shopping only to feel miserable later? What if I told you that self-control and delayed gratification was developed in childhood? You may have heard of the marshmallow test for kids. The Marshmallow Test is one of the most famous psychological research studies with […]
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Growing up, the holiday season was my favorite time of year. This was the one time of year that long lived family traditions were dusted off and strictly abided to. These holiday traditions built lifelong memories that I have passed down to my children. Traditions can help you, as a family, to connect and […]
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Disclosure: Financial compensation was not received for this post. A sample product was gifted from Braun for my review. All opinions expressed here are 100% my own and not influenced in any way. Being a mom of three, there are many things that I need to keep my kids safe. One of the things I […]
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Summertime is here. I remember as a kid spending most of the summer playing outside with your brothers in the backyard. We had a pool, toys, trees and our imaginations to keep us occupied for hours on end. As a mom, I want my kids to remain active throughout the summer months. I certainly don’t […]
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As technology continues to progress, new educational opportunities arise. From online classes to e-books, the possibilities for using technology for learning purposes are endless. Strengthen children’s intelligence with technology in the form of educational apps is on the rise. Educational applications are available for computer, smart phones, and tablets and enable children to learn and […]
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