Back to school means important milestones, and none may be more significant than the first day of kindergarten! While that day may be full of excitement and maybe tears, a lot goes into making sure your child is ready for… read more
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Hyperemesis Gravidarum: How the “Princess Disease” Affects Moms
When the British Royal Family announced that Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, was expecting her first child in 2017, every part of her pregnancy was reported by the media. This included her diagnosis of hyperemesis gravidarum, a condition that… read more
How to Get Toddler Toys Squeaky Clean
Most toddlers have no trouble collecting a mountain of toys thanks to generous family members and friends. As a parent, it’s your job to make sure their toys stay clean after your kiddo is finished playing with them and (probably) putting them… read more
Skipping School: A Day of Fun or Something More Serious?
Teen life is tough. School is “boring” and teens gripe about the daily school grind. While they may rather stay in bed all day, Florida law requires regular school attendance. Some kids play hooky a few times while others are… read more
15 Essentials for Dorm or Apartment Life
Preparing for your child to head off to college can not only be heartbreaking but, as many parents before you know, it can also break the bank! The list of must haves seems to grow daily as you prepare them… read more
How to Deal With Your Child’s Potty Accidents at School or Daycare
As parents, we all know the day is coming. The day when we have to send our little one off to preschool, full potty trained. The clock is ticking, the diapers are dwindling and the struggle is hard. Children work… read more
Make Potty Training a Breeze With These Tips
When my boys started to show signs of being ready to be potty trained, we did what every parent of little boys did. We let them run around diaper-less in the fenced-in backyard and let them just go! They were… read more
Dapper In Diapers: The Evolving Cloth Diaper
These days babies’ bottoms are getting an upgrade thanks to cloth diapers, and people are starting to take notice. With the increase in popularity, a debate has sparked comparing cloth diapers to disposable. The big question is, which is the better pick? For starters, always stick to… read more
Cherish the Relationship Between Fathers and Daughters
The relationship between fathers and daughters can often be hidden in the shadows of the “father-son relationship” and “like-mother-like-daughter” references. However, the influence of a father on their daughter can have a long-lasting impact on girls, especially throughout their teenage… read more
Fishing for Fun: Engaging Your Tween on the Water
With that in between state from sweet and innocent kid to hormone raging teen, finding things to do with a crabby teen can cause any parent to go bonkers and running for the hills! However, summer is here! While many… read more