Be happier over the holidays with these smart tips from Judith Zackson, PhD.
Wellness
A New Subscription Service Gets Personal
Kali, a new “period box” subscription, saves moms a run to the drugstore—and who couldn’t use that?
New Car Seat Guidelines Based On Height & Weight
The American Academy of Pediatrics is changing its guidelines for how long a child should remain in a rear-facing car seat. The organization now says children should ride rear-facing in a car seat until they reach the height or weight limit for...
How to Talk with Your Child About Emergency Response Drills in School
Immediately after the last presidential election, and for four days after, I received telephone calls, had in-office sessions and was asked to speak at forums regarding concerns about our political state. Often, I was asked, “How am I going to explain this...
5 Tips for Getting Your Child’s Sleep Back On Schedule
by Hillary Catherine, Hillary Catherine Sleep Consulting There is nothing like a rainy, cool week (and the kids going back to school) to remind us that summer is over. Done right summer is care-free and full of play dates, beach excursions, and pool days that leave...
How to Squeeze “Me Time” Into Your Busy Schedule
Taking time for yourself to do things that truly nurture you is essential to your wellbeing. Yet many of us treat “me time” like a luxury and can feel guilty before, during and after taking time for ourselves, even when doing something beneficial to our...
Preparing Children to Begin the School Year
No matter whether a child is excited to return to school or nervous about their first day back, parents can help their children be well-prepared to begin the school year. The Importance of Establishing Routines: For children and teenagers, one of the greatest...
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...
