June 20th is the 100th anniversary of Father’s Day! And while goofy ties and knick-knacks are fun, don’t forget it’s a celebration of fatherhood. So, whatever you do, just make sure the guy who’s been there knows how much he means to you. Now, if you’re like Sonora Dodd (quick history lesson), it’s easy to [...]
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Show some (frugal) love on Father’s Day
Posted in parenting, tagged crafts, Father's day, gift ideas on June 17, 2010 | Comments Off
Teaching your water baby to swim early
Posted in parenting, tagged AAP, CPR, pool safety, swim lessons on May 24, 2010 | Comments Off
Do you have little ones between the age of 1 and 4? Let them make a splash this summer! The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says it’s okay for kids as young as 1 to take swim lessons and that learning early may help reduce the risk of drowning. Previous guidelines suggested that kids shouldn’t [...]
Time to get movin’ – childhood obesity
Posted in Health Care, parenting, tagged childhood obesity, healthy habits, Let's Move, obesity on May 21, 2010 | Comments Off
A few months ago, Michelle Obama launched the “Let’s Move” campaign to help kids get active and healthy. Now, the Childhood Obesity Task Force is making some recommendations on where to begin. The goal: to return to an obesity rate of 5 percent by 2030. This won’t be a small feat either. Almost 32 percent [...]
Postpartum depression affects dads too
Posted in Health Care, parenting, tagged health, mental health, postpartum depression, pregnancy on May 19, 2010 | Comments Off
Postpartum depression isn’t just for new moms – a recent study says 10 percent of dads get postpartum too. Of course, when both parents face hormonal changes, stress and a lack of sleep, the joys of a new baby are also likely to bring a lot of other emotions with it. Unfortunately, moms tend to [...]
As temps rise, keep costs down
Posted in Money, parenting, tagged healthy living, saving money, summer on May 10, 2010 | Comments Off
It’s heating up out there, school’s almost out and folks are still pinching pennies. But no need to sweat just yet. Make life a little easier with a few tips on how to Spring into Summer. Grow your career Eat, feel and live healthier Save your money A healthy home is a happy home Get [...]
What to do when tobacco goes fun-size
Posted in Health Care, parenting, tagged cigarettes, nicotine poisoning, smokeless tobacco, teens on April 20, 2010 | Comments Off
Smokeless tobacco products have been around for a while – gum, chew, etc. But the newest flavored tobacco mints, sticks and strips are quickly getting dubbed poisonous “tobacco candy” aimed at kids. Of course, there are always going to be risks when it comes to tobacco, smokeless or not. And kids tend to like those [...]
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