We love to introduce our community to new products, services and resources for the whole family. From non-chemical wipes to adjustable swaddles, from newborn sleep aids to stroller caddies and more- here are some of our favorite mom and kid products this week!
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Air Travel with Kids: How Do I Lessen the Crazy?
Traveling CAN be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be a horror show. Keep in mind that society lets loud, obnoxious grown ups out and about in public – so KIDS who are loud and… ummm… let’s just say loud – are allowed out there too! And they are KIDS and still learning (so, to the jerk yelling at the line to move faster – what’s your excuse?) What’s a grown up’s excuse? Hmmm? NONE. OK, rant over – let’s get down to biz.
Scoop on Stuff: Our Favorite Mom & Child Products This Week (June 4th)
We love to introduce our community to new products, services and resources for the whole family. From non-toxic toys, to water bottles, and play teepees – here are some of our absolute favorite mom and kid products that we’re highlighting this week!
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Get Ready for the Grandkids!
My husband and I live in Fort Lauderdale November through May. The remainder of the year we live at the Jersey Shore near our daughter, son-in-law, and two grandsons, now 15- and 12-years-old. Happily for us, from birth our grandsons have visited us as many as three times a year when we’re in Florida.
Life Lessons Learned Through Sports That Benefit Kids
Sports, for their own sake, are terrific. The simple physicality of throwing yourself into something with reckless abandon, being faster and stronger, jumping higher is part of our DNA. Virtually every game, every practice, every postgame snack line or sandlot smackdown presents an opportunity to learn, grow and mature.
Outdoor Activities for Children and Grandparents
Nothing’s more fun than spending time in nature during the spring and summer months. What better way to get extended family to bond with each other than soaking up some sunshine and reaping the benefits of being outside?
An added benefit of outdoor activities with your grandchildren is that most of them cost very little or are free to do. When was the last time you paid to lay on your back in the grass and do some cloud gazing? Read on to learn more about possible ideas for grandparents to explore the outdoors with their grandchildren.
Helping Parents Understand How Kids Learn to Talk
Watching kids learn to talk is a wonderful, mystery-filled process. It can also be filled with worry and curiosity for parents. Many children learn to talk at their own pace, some talking a bit later than their peers, and that’s perfectly OK.
Mommy Blogger Series (S1, E5): NABFD (IG BFF’s)
Addie and Jared taking rising internet star Imogen out to lunch, where the daily special is all consuming envy with a side of gnocchi.