Do you have a friend who is struggling through health problems or the flu while raising young children on her own? These get well gift basket ideas, packed in a useful plastic bin, are design to support, comfort, and ease solo moms who may not feel their best.I married a … [Read more...]
Natural ways to reduce fever in children
When one of my children has a fever, he or she looks downright pathetic. The only thing worse is when both of them have elevated temps. They just look so pitiful and pale when their temperatures are up. I know that a fever isn’t a bad thing, but sometimes it is … [Read more...]
Parenting Hacks: Taking the stress out of giving kids medicine
Have you had the joy of giving your kids medicine? Please tell me that I am not the only one that's had it spit in my face, onto the floor, or hurled to the ceiling.For years I struggled with giving Pea her twice daily doses of medicines to treat her Juvenile Arthritis. … [Read more...]
Moms weigh in on how to relieve nighttime coughing
One of my most popular parenting posts is all about stomach bugs hacks. Being a parent can be hard work sometimes. One of the reasons I started this blog was to share practical parenting tips that would make our lives as caregivers easier. By now, I've dealt with all sorts … [Read more...]
Best cough remedies to try in the middle of the night
It's late at night and everyone is awake. Every so often the silence is punctuated with fits of coughing. We've all been here. As a parent of two, we've been through this scenario countless times. A good chunk of our visits to the pediatrician have been due to these night time … [Read more...]