Guest Writer
- Oct 24, 2022
- 3 min
Diastasis Recti & Pilates: 3 Exercises With Photos
How pilates can help resolve diastasis recti.
Guest Writer
- Oct 22, 2022
- 3 min
Sweets, Treats, and Children's Teeth
By Dr. Amanda Franks, Director of Clinical Operations at Alta Smiles Photo by Charles Parker Halloween candy can be a parent’s nemesis when it comes to keeping their little one’s teeth clean and cavity-free. While there will be an increase in candy intake over the next few weeks, parents should be aware of how sweets and treats can affect their child’s teeth all year long. When it comes to our teeth, all candies aren’t created equal. Sugary, sticky candies like gummy bears si
Guest Writer
- Oct 20, 2022
- 4 min
Safe Cardio During Pregnancy
Your guide to safe cardio during pregnancy By Emily Skye If you live for the sweat, smashing your daily steps, and pushing yourself to the limit, you may find pregnancy quite a big change of pace for your cardio routine. But remember, pregnancy is NOT an illness – you don’t need to wrap yourself in cotton wool for the next 9 months! So can (and should) you do cardio? And if it’s okay in trimester 1, can you still do it in trimester 3? I asked women’s health physiotherapist Ph
Jill Kelsey
- Oct 17, 2022
- 3 min
Mompreneur, Tara Bogna
Mompreneur feature with Tara Bogna, co-founder of Lash Spell This month, we've interviewed the mom of three, Tara Bogna, co-founder of Lash Spell. Lash Spell offers a serum that enhances the length, volume, and appearance of natural lashes with a gentle and effective formula. They also have a beautiful model of giving by donating a portion of all sales to Cancer Cartel, a non-profit that focuses on helping cancer survivors. Mamas need all the help they can get with saving tim
Jill Kelsey
- Oct 16, 2022
- 1 min
Happy New Mama Shares Her Newborn Photography
New Mama Shares the Joy Photos by Stephanie Kress are shared with permission. One of our readers, Stephanie Kress shares photos of her son Anthony at 1month of age. She has found some cute little outfits for this cuddle bug. Thank you for sharing the joy, Stephanie! We love to learn more about our readers. She writes: "Hello, my name is Stephanie Kress, and I am a first-time mom to my handsome, strong boy Anthony. I love these first days of motherhood, teaching me every day s
Jill Kelsey
- Oct 16, 2022
- 3 min
October Gear And Goodies Roundup
What have we discovered this month? Some great products and baby gear! Check it out... Gladly Family Anthem™ 4 Quad Wagon Stroller This is not your ordinary wagon stroller! This all-terrain collapsible wagon seats four and comes with a canopy. The color pictured here is "Sand and Sea." Take everyone and their belongings along for a fun day wherever your adventures take you. KeaBabies® My Little Dreamy Pillow A soft and plushy pillow for ages 2-5. This tiny pillow is the perfe
Jill Kelsey
- Oct 14, 2022
- 4 min
Best Lifestyle Practices - Four Stages of the Menstrual Cycle
Supporting your well-being through the four stages of your menstrual cycle. Life happens. We understand the value of routine, but sometimes, routines need to be adjusted a little bit for maximum benefit. This is especially the case when it comes to understanding your menstrual cycle and making sure you are doing what is best for your body for maximum output in daily life. Not too many people enjoy the feeling of exhaustion, bloat, or pains that come with PMS. Inspired by the
Guest Writer
- Oct 13, 2022
- 3 min
Help a Child With Anxiety by Promoting Mindfulness
Help a Child With Anxiety by Promoting Mindfulness By Priya Kumari, Founder — Eternal Tree Books When kids come to their parents expressing fears or anxiousness about something, it’s common for parents to want to immediately reassure them that there is nothing to be fearful of. After all, because we — their parents — are there to protect them. However, this is not as helpful when trying to teach our children how to be brave or how to teach them how to regulate and understand
Guest Writer
- Oct 11, 2022
- 4 min
Pandemic Influence on Child Development: Get Back On Track
The Pandemic Affected How Our Kids Developed. How Do We Get Them Back On Track? By Bhavik Rathod and Tripti Ahuja — DIY.org With everything the pandemic irrevocably changed, its effect on childhood development remains one of the most problematic issues of them all. Dubbed the “Covid Generation,” children under age five have weathered unprecedented times during some of their most formative years. The consistent inconsistency that was the hallmark of the pandemic has led to dev
Guest Writer
- Oct 7, 2022
- 6 min
How Honoring my Kids’ Differences Helped Reveal their Strengths
By Lisa Richmond Recently I have come across a few quotes that have really stuck with me. “Every child has a different learning style and pace. Each child is unique, not only capable of learning but also capable of succeeding.” ~ Robert John Meehan. And, “If a child can’t learn the way we teach. Maybe we should teach the way they learn.” As a former teacher, current tutor, and advocate for parents whose children have IEPs, I can tell you that no two children learn the same or
Jill Kelsey
- Oct 2, 2022
- 3 min
National Book Month
Autumn Book List - Our favorite books for this autumn! By Jill Kelsey With National Book Month being October, what better way to celebrate than our autumn reading lineup? Check out these current and upcoming titles we have discovered. We think that you and your children will enjoy them! Some of these gems will be available later in the month, so be sure to note the release date of these titles. Happy reading! AUTUMN BOOK LIST FOR CHILDREN: Title: Busy Betty Author: Reese With
Guest Writer
- Oct 2, 2022
- 3 min
Children And The Loss of a Loved One
5 Tips to Help Kids Cope with Loss of a Pet or Any Loved One By Nadine Haruni The emotions children experience can be confusing for them, especially regarding grief. Helping a child cope with the emotions of grief and sadness can be especially comforting and allow the child to move forward with a better understanding of life. Nadine Haruni addresses five tips that you can use to help children with the emotions they face with a loss of a loved one or pet. New Jersey, July 25,