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...]
7 handy hacks for the dreaded stomach flu
Hi! I'm glad you stopped by... You are here because you know how much stomach bugs suck, right? You know what's horrible--being the one cleaning up after someone with the stomach flu. As a mom of two little germ magnets these hacks were born of desperation. A stomach … [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...]