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. I call my family members and friends in search of the quickest natural ways to reduce fevers. Children just look so pitiful and pale when their temperatures are up. I know that a fever isn’t … [Read more...]
7 handy hacks for the dreaded stomach flu
Stomach issues suck, right? And guess what? It's also loads of fun cleaning up after another person suffering from a stomach bug. That's why these handy stomach bug tips are a lifesaver for parents! As a mom of two little germ magnets, these hacks were born of exhaustion and … [Read more...]
Parenting Hack: 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...]