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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Movement Milestones

How Mobile Devices Affect Movement Milestones

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | July 24, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Early Years
Your child’s movement milestones are building blocks to his success — one can’t work without the other. These milestones that your 4 or 5-year-old should hit are extremely important for their development, both physically and mentally. The Affect of Mobile Devices From October to November 2015, The American Academy of Pediatrics conducted a study on

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supervised bathing

When Can Supervised Bathing Go Down the Drain?

By Danielle Spano | July 24, 2024 | Conception 2 College
Bathing is a self-care skill that all children need to learn. It is not as simple as telling them to wash behind their ears and calling it a day, as water safety is a big issue. How do we teach our kids to bathe themselves? And once they have learned to wash themselves properly, at

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body odor

Learn How to Navigate Body Odor and Your Tween!

By Tracy Wright | July 17, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Tweens
As our children transition into “tween-hood,” we notice a variety of changes due to the influx of hormones. These can include mood changes, body development, hair growth and, of course, body odor. Girls typically begin puberty between the ages of 8 and 13, and boys start between 9 and 14 years old. Puberty causes an

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Vitamin C Products

7 Vitamin C Products for Happy and Glowing Skin

By Amanda Roland | July 15, 2024 | Health
According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, “normal skin contains high concentrations of vitamin C, which supports important and well-known functions, stimulating collagen synthesis and assisting in antioxidant protection against UV-induced photo damage.” As you age and through exposure to external forces like smoking and the sun, your levels of vitamin C in your

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Fun Summer Reads For All Ages

By Trace Ferguson | July 8, 2024 | Blog
As a parent, you don’t want your kids to be bored over summer break. You also don’t want their boredom to lead to reading loss, which can happen when your child does not read for a few months. To help encourage your kids to read over their vacation, I’ve compiled a list of fun summer

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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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perfect beach day

Tips for the Perfect Family Beach Day

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | June 17, 2024 | Blog
Who doesn’t love the sand in their toes, the sun on their face and the smell of the fresh salty air? Whether you are going to the beach for a day or for a week, there are some things you need to know to make your beach trip a success! We have some fun tips

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