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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Thanksgiving Hacks

#MomHacks: Thanksgiving Hacks to Save the Day!

By Giggle Magazine | November 27, 2024 | Holidays , Life
We all know that the hardest job you can have is being a mom! The days are definitely long and the years are astonishingly short and some days you might feel like you’re going through the struggles alone. But, we are here! To share in the good, the bad, and the moments when all you

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perfect your pie's next crust

3 Pie Crusts to Jazz Up the Dessert Table

By Colleen McTiernan | November 25, 2024 | Forks & Spoons , Recipes
Making the perfect pie crust can be an art, and on Thanksgiving, the pie is often times the star of the show! The dough recipe you follow is just as important to making a delicious pie as what goes inside. But there are so many variations on the basic dough recipe that it is hard

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DIY Thanksgiving Cards

Make These Easy DIY Thanksgiving Cards With Your Kiddos!

By Amanda Roland | November 18, 2024 | Feature
Help your kiddos express their thankfulness this year with these super cute and easy DIY Thanksgiving cards. You can send them in the mail or hand deliver them to your friends and family! FOR THE "GOBBLE, GOBBLE!" CARD: Cut a 4x6 inch rectangle out of any fall-colored construction paper to make the card base. Then,

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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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What To Do When Your Kiddo Has Pinworms

By April Tisher | November 15, 2024 | Health
“You’ll get worms!” Is this just something moms like to use as a scare tactic, or is it something to really be concerned about? My mom swears she used to buy sterilized sand for my sandbox when I was a kid because she was afraid I would eat it and get worms. Was this necessary

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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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too much sugar

Learn the Dangers of Too Much Sugar

By April Tisher | November 12, 2024 | Health
It’s an easy trap to fall into. Candy as treats when potty training, going out for ice cream as a reward for good grades, hot chocolate after school on cold days. Sugary foods are quick and easy to utilize when we want to feel good or give a special prize, plus they taste good and

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DIY fall wreaths

DIY Fall Wreaths to Get Your House Ready For Autumn!

By Paige Benton McKee | November 12, 2024 | DIY , Holidays
Fall is here and it's time to get your house ready to welcome in the new season. The end of summer and beginning of fall is the perfect time to hunt for interesting and unique wreath components. Gorgeous natural pieces can be found in your yard, in the woods or anywhere around you! An Easy

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Mealtime With Picky Eaters

Make Mealtime With Picky Eaters a Little Easier

By Olivia Pitkenthly | November 12, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Toddler
When we start our families, we imagine dinnertime being a relaxing experience with pleasant conversation. If you are the parent of a picky eater, though, it is anything but. In the book “Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating,” authors Katja Rowell and Jenny McGlothlin empathize with such families. In fact, they note that 10

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