Why must I sleep on my left side when pregnant? All too often, a pregnant mom is instructed by her care provider to sleep only on her left side. After weeks of “one side sleeping,” most women start to develop discomfort in their hips and aches in their necks and shoulders. I have even had […]
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College Funding Strategy: Permanent Life Insurance
From generation to generation, Americans have taken pride in educating their children. Today, that’s a more expensive proposition than ever. In fact, college costs have risen faster than most other prices in our economy. Five, ten, or fifteen years from now, sending a child to college will likely test your financial resources. Yet, there is […]
Carefree August Memories
To kick off the beginning of August – which, for many, represents long, hot, lazy days at the beach – I thought I would share a passage from a beautiful book, called Life Is Full of Sweet Spots by Mary O’Connor: Marine biologist and author Rachel Carson wrote in her classic book, The Edge of […]
Promoting Early Reading and Comprehension: Teleclass Re-cap
In this teleclass, expertly presented by Amanda Lehrman, we discovered that you cannot “teach” a child to read. All parents do is provide skills for their children to apply when they are ready. Amanda provided ways to encourage this skill and increase your child’s early reading and comprehension. If you missed this enlightening teleclass, you […]
Summer Photo Tips While The Kids Are Still Around
We’re about 1/4 of the way through summer and in about 6 weeks, school may be getting into gear or at least almost there. So while you still have these precious everyday moments left, make sure you’re capturing this summer’s memories and not letting another one pass you by! After all, the summer should be […]
Marathon Single Moms
The life of a single mother is like a roller coaster, with its highs and lows, but no matter what, moms always have to stay on the go. For a single mother, balancing work and family isn’t always easy. Running the household, running after her career and then running after her kids can take a […]
Preparing for Your Child’s Medical Visits: Important Tips
Infancy and the early childhood years are filled with situations that bring about physical and emotional discomfort. A visit to the doctor or to the hospital are two situations that may cause your child to get upset. Preparing a child for a regular checkup is important. Knowing what the doctor will do is very helpful […]
Green Summer Beach Essentials for Babies and Toddlers
Everyone wants their kids to be able to get outside and enjoy the summer sunshine, but it is not just the sun’s rays you should be worried about. Many everyday products, including plastic beach toys, swim diapers, snack bags, and even kids’ sunscreens, contain known carcinogens and neurotoxins. The good news is that there are […]