The Million Mile Challenge Puts The Squeeze on Childhood Cancer
As moms, our main priorities are keeping our kids safe and healthy. Yet, one in 285 children in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer by the time they are 20 years old. Childhood cancer doesn’t only affect the child, it affects the entire family and the...
Yale New Haven shares tips on preventing sunburn in children, and how best to handle it when it occurs!
Children often spend a good part of their day playing outdoors in the sun, especially during the summer. Make sure your child is protected from the harmful rays to avoid sunburn. Seek medical attention if sunburn is severe or forms blisters and if your child has...
5 Minute Summer Makeup
Thanks to Stephanie Trotta, founder of The Girl Guide, for giving us her easy summer makeup suggestions. We love to keep things simple so we can't wait to give this 5 minute makeup routine a try! APPLY MOISTURIZER - I LIKE THIS ONE BECAUSE ITS THE PERFECT BALANCE OF...
Yale New Haven Health tips on selecting the best bicycle helmets to prevent injuries!
Bicycle Safety Over 70% of children between the ages of 5 and 14 ride bicycles. Although a great form of exercise, riding a bike without protective gear can be dangerous. Next to motor vehicle-related injuries, bicycles injure more children than any other consumer...
School’s Out With PlateJoy + a Reader Discount
School's out for summer and you're probably going to start hearing "I'm bored" and "I'm hungry" a whole lot more these next few months. Don't panic, PlateJoy is here to calm the chaos and take the guess work out of mealtime this summer. What is...
Top Sunscreens for Kids and Babies
The temperatures are warming up and the sun is shining. What sunscreen are you using for your family? The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has put together an amazing guide to sunscreens for kids and babies! There are more than 239 beach and sport...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. Learn more about mental health here and keep reading for some mom-specific articles surrounding mental health. A mother's mental...
Countdown Fitness
Making time for exercise as a mom can be a challenge. I watch my own wife struggle with this on a weekly basis, so I created an at-home workout for her and her friends that can be done when the baby is napping or you have 30 minutes of spare time. They’ve seen vast...