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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7 Aches & Pains of Pregnancy

By Rebecca Vitkus | November 15, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Expecting
As your home and heart are filled with the joyful anticipation of bringing a new life into the world, be informed on how your body may respond to this exciting change during pregnancy and what you can do to ease some of the discomforts. Restless Leg Syndrome RLS is the irrepressible need to move the

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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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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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money mistakes

Avoid These 5 Common Money Mistakes Parents Make

By Jacqueline Saguin | November 6, 2024 | Happy Home
Strollers and diapers are the priority now. Raising a child is such a great feat in itself that you don’t quite consider the financial implications that’ll come down the line. But, if you start saving now, you won’t stress about it and break the bank later. Avoid these five common money mistakes parents make. Your

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Halloween Candies

Which Halloween Candies Should You Be Eating to Stay Healthy?

By Amanda Roland | October 28, 2024 | Blog
Halloween is scary, but not always because of the monsters and ghosts! Kids bring home the scariest thing of all in their trick-or-treat baskets – CANDY! Not only can it be temping for your kids to over-indulge in their sweet finds, but it can also be temping for moms and dads to sneak a few

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