Common Pregnancy Myths

Myth Busters: Debunking Common Pregnancy Myths

By Elayza Gonzalez | August 19, 2024 | Expecting
All moms-to-be are bound to be exposed to common pregnancy myths that are just that — myths! While some tips and facts ring true, others are old wives’ tales that can lead to worry and cause panic for no valid reason at all. It is important that pregnant women do everything they can to ensure

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Instructions for Your Babysitter

Top 10 Must-Have Instructions for Your Babysitter

By Olivia Pitkenthly | July 31, 2024 | Blog
Every parent knows a good babysitter is hard to find. We’ve compiled a list of must-have instructions for your babysitter to ensure a good experience for everyone. Top 10 Babysitter Instructions 1. Give the babysitter your cell phone numbers and tell her if she should call or text. Also provide an emergency contact name and

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child sleeping enough

Is My Child Sleeping Enough?

By Brian Byrne | June 24, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Kids
Whether you are an infant, adult or senior, sleep is an essential part of living. Sleeping allows a person’s body to recuperate from the stress and exhaustion of the prior day. A good way of viewing sleep is like a period at the end of a very long sentence. However, the question is, how much

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Emotional Eating

Emotional Eating: What It Is and How to Avoid it

By Lindsey Johnson | May 7, 2024 | Health
Bodies need nourishment. Food and water provide fuel for bodily processes and activities, and we must replenish our supply daily. Individual body makeup along with activity level determines what you need to sustain yourself and maintain a healthy weight. While we know intellectually that we need food to thrive, sometimes food can hold power over

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St. Patty's Day

Easy St. Patty’s Day Recipes For The Family

By Grace Downey | March 13, 2024 | Forks & Spoons
If your family does not come from a long line of Irish blood, or if you are not familiar with classic Irish meals, you may mistake the most popular meal on St. Patty's Day to be Sheppard's pie. While this dish is delicious and comforting, the traditional Irish meal to prepare for St. Patrick's Day

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ABC’s of Acne

The ABC’s of Acne: Causes and Prevention

By Lindsey Johnson | February 26, 2024 | Health
According to the Mayo Clinic, the definition of acne is “a skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. It causes whiteheads, blackheads or pimples. Acne is most common among teenagers, though it affects people of all ages.” The Cleveland Clinic states that up to 80% of people ages 11 to

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Pawsitive Pet Chores

Pawsitive Pet Chores Your Children Can Learn From

By Jacqueline Saguin | February 19, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Kids
Feb. 20 is National Love Your Pet Day! Do you feel it is about time your child adopted a sense of responsibility? If so, there’s no better opportunity than adopting a pet! Children enter a new realm of responsibility at this age. They no longer need someone to tie their shoes or clean up after

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Valentine ideas

4 DIY Valentine Ideas for the Whole Family

By Christy Piña | February 5, 2024 | Holidays
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it is easy to get carried away in planning things for your partner, but this year, spend the days leading up to February 14 making Valentine ideas for your family, with your family. Valentine Heart Chalkboard Inspired by Pottery Barn for kids, Crafts by Courtney shows us how

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Black History Month

Black History Month: Celebrate With These Books!

By Amanda Roland | February 1, 2024 | Blog
This month is Black History Month! The theme this year is "African Americans and the Arts" including "visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression," according to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). Books are an art, and there

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Tween's Privacy and Safety

Dear Diary: Balancing Your Tween’s Privacy and Safety

By Olivia Pitkenthly | January 24, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Tweens
Somewhere between elementary and middle school, your tween will stop talking to you. One day she might have been giving you every last detail of the latest gossip at school, and the next day she completely shut down, giving only single-word responses to your questions. It is frustrating as a parent, but this is normal

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