This week we had a teleclass* about living with picky eaters and some easy solutions to get them to drop the picky and just become eaters. The class was lead by Dina Rose,** a food sociologist and mom. If you missed the class, please feel free to listen in again here. Here are some of […]
Tag: Health
Nothing is more important than our health – and that includes moms and children. How to live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle is in the forefront of the resources we provide to parents. There are so many factors in our daily lives that contribute to our overall health – nutrition, environment, products – it is important for us to take a holistic look at how we can better our health in all we do. Our articles provide tips and advice that we can all use to create a better environment for ourselves and our families. Moms move the world; let’s make it a healthier one.
Justice League Mamas
By Luke Hermann, M.D. & Tara Summers Hermann, R.N., B.S.N., Authors of Baby MEDBASICS® From the moment the invitation arrived, my son Beckett could not stop talking about Jake’s Justice League birthday party. He knew what present he would give (Batman figure), what costume he would wear (Batman) and what he wished for in his goody […]
Green Parenting: What Does Fair Trade Mean?
By Elise Jones, babybites blog editor While grabbing a cup of coffee the other day at my new favorite cafe, I became curious about a term associated with the cafe’s coffee and tea: fair trade. I’ve heard of fair trade and I’ve always tried to purchase products that have the label when given a choice […]
Green Parenting: What’s in Your Plastic?
Last week, I tackled the slippery topic of what’s in our drinking water. Naturally that got me thinking about well, if my water is the best it can be, then what am I drinking it out of? After having my first child five years ago, BPA was not even in our lexicon. Fast forward two […]
Green Parenting: What’s in Your Water?
By Elise Jones, babybites blog editor and social media director Water. It’s one of those must-haves to survive list. We actually need to drink it everyday to stay healthy. But it’s also one of those things that I’ve found has freaked me out since I’ve been trying to lead a cleaner, healthier life. I guess […]
5 Most Common Dental Questions Asked by Moms (and Dads)
By: Dr. George Lynch, owner of Cobble Stone Kids, a pediatric dentist office based in Philadelphia, PA At what age should my child go for his or her first dental visit? According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, a child’s first visit should occur around 6 months after he or she has gotten their […]
Being a Green Mom: Welcome to Our Newest Column
But in this race to provide ample amount of options and make things easier, our environment has been compromised. I know it; I see it; I read it. And with almost every purchase I make and every household decision I make, our impact on the environment factors into my actions.
Business Basics: Health & Wellness When Working For Yourself
By Jennifer Goldberg, mom, writer & editor of The Cultured Bohemian When you have your own business, you are responsible for everything, not to mention giving yourself vacation and sick time. Time management skills are especially important when you work from home, because you can easily get distracted by the phone ringing, the baby crying or […]