7 Healthy Cereals for a Better Breakfast This Year

By Lucille Lannigan | January 1, 2025 | Blog , Forks & Spoons
Cereal is a quick and easy breakfast option for busy families. We’ve all been minutes away from rushing out the door only to take a quick pause for some Lucky Charms. All you need is a few minutes to pour cereal and milk in a bowl, grab a spoon and you’ve got the perfect breakfast

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Stress Free Holiday

Stress Free Holiday

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | December 15, 2024 | Articles , Special Needs
Most people think of stress as a bad thing — those physical and mental sensations that occur when we’re too busy, overwhelmed or can’t handle one more thing. The truth is that many things cause stress, and not all of them are bad. Stress is a physiological reaction to an environmental condition. Weddings, births and

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Baby Sign Language

From Fuss to Fun: Perks of Teaching Baby Sign Language

By Jacqueline Saguin | December 9, 2024 | Conception 2 College , infant
No need for baby talk when there’s baby sign language. Babies can communicate using modified gestures from American Sign Language, and teaching it can make for a fun bonding activity with your child. According to the Mayo Clinic, baby sign language may allow children a way to communicate months earlier than those who only communicate

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Holiday Crafts

6 Holiday Crafts for Little Hands

By Mercedes Leguizamon | December 8, 2024 | Blog
The time for decorating is now! Why not have your little ones help with decorations or even create their own holiday crafts? These crafts are so easy that they can be made with even the smallest of hands, but they will definitely result in big smiles from both your guests and your little artists, who

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Family Christmas Activities Checklist

Print Out Giggle’s 25 Fun Family Christmas Activities Checklist!

By Amanda Roland | December 3, 2024 | Blog
Now that December is here and the holidays are in full swing, we have a fun family Christmas activities checklist for you to do this month! Print out this checklist and post it on the fridge to check off with your family! Click here to download the printable for FREE! Related articles: Adopt A Furry

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Body Positivity Around the Dinner Table

Promote Body Positivity Around the Dinner Table This Holiday Season

By Anna Morera | December 3, 2024 | Blog
The holiday season is a time for family, friends, traditions and of course — all of the themed meals and treats! However, the reality is, with kiddos, growing teens and extended family gathering together, this time can also be extremely stressful, and body positivity around the dinner table can be forgotten. The importance of body

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Holiday Health Issues

8 Holiday Health Issues to Watch Out For

By Lindsey Johnson | December 3, 2024 | Health , Holidays
The holidays bring alternate schedules and longer to-do lists. While this time can be full of fun and excitement, it can also lead to additional stress and poor health choices. This holiday season, try these tips to avoid holiday health issues! 1. It’s OK to Not Get a Second Helping! The holidays are full of

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child's growth

Understand Your Child’s Growth Pattern, One Inch at a Time

By Tracy Wright | November 15, 2024 | Health
Once your child is born, the one thing every parent is first concerned about is their baby’s rate of growth. Pediatricians use a growth chart comparing a child’s height and weight statistics to other children, creating a percentile number for each figure. For example, if your child is on the 60th percentile for weight and

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Manatee Season Kickoff

As we enter Manatee Awareness month and anticipate the return of Florida’s gentle marine giants, join Manatee Lagoon Saturday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to celebrate the annual Manatee Season Kickoff, a free event that’s fun for the whole family. Participate in a variety of free games and activities as our environmental

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Managing Parenting Differences

“But Mommy said I could!” Managing Parenting Differences

By Olivia Pitkenthly | November 12, 2024 | Life
Take a look around your neighborhood, playground or child’s school, and you will see a variety of parenting styles. The “helicopter” parent who monitors every step the child makes, not only knows the names of her friends, but also her friends’ parents, and makes sure the child stays fed and hydrated every hour on the

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