This post was sponsored as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Motherhood can turn the bravest of women into a quivering mass of fear. Have you ever just stared at your newborn and poked him just to make sure he was still alive? No -- me neither. I have a wonderful relationship with my pediatrician. … [Read more...]
What you need to have on hand in case your kids get sick!
Have you ever had to run into a grocery store or pharmacy with a contagious kid because you had no other choice? The guilt is overwhelming. When my husband is away, my kids always seem to get sick. I can't leave a contagious child with family members while I run get sick kid supplies because that puts their kids in danger of catching the illness. My mother and mother in law … [Read more...]
Don’t be caught without your sick kid toolkit again!
Let’s be honest, you don’t have a sick kid toolkit in your house right now. Guess what? You need one! Kids get sick when you least expect it, so be prepared. Every time my kids get sick, I have to run to the store to get medicine. Keeping things you'll need at a time when it won't be convenient to go to the store is my best practical parenting tip. If you don't have one, … [Read more...]
Moms weigh in on how to relieve nighttime coughing
One of my most popular parenting posts is all about stomach bugs. 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 of nasty kid germs and their associated symptoms. From coughing relief to pinworm treatment, we've got some mom … [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 virus attacked my son and transformed my peaceful home into battlefield. Danger! Danger! Sirens blaring … [Read more...]
