4 Things You Shouldn’t Do When You Wake Up at Night (And 3 You Should)
I was wide awake at 2:47 a.m. last Tuesday. Not drowsy, not drifting. Fully, annoyingly awake, doing math…
Is Your Child Getting Enough Sleep? Check by Age
If your house is anything like mine, bedtime tends to get a little more relaxed during the summer. Then A…
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As the new school year approaches, there’s more on your list than backpacks and lunchboxes. It&rsqu…
Sponsored Back-to-School Isn’t Just for Kids. This Year, Let's Prioritize You.
You’ve got the backpacks packed, the lunchboxes labeled, and the calendar full of school events, sp…
10 Fire Safety Tips For Your Family
A horrific scenario occurred in Erie, Pa., this summer when five children staying at an overnight daycare…
9 Fun Facts about Walking
Our friends at 99 Walks know a thing or two about walking. Every month, hundreds of women who want to get…
How to Support the Family of a Child With Food Allergies
When I first heard of food allergies years ago, I was a bit doubtful. I thought parents were likely overr…
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