Miralax and Other Go-To Child Remedies May Not Be Safe
Miralax & Other Go-To Remedies May Not Be Safe
One of my children (I’m not naming names to avoid teenage embarrassment when they’re older!) sometimes has a problem going to the bathroom, and so we’ve used Miralax in the past to help get things, achem, going.… Read the rest
Tips – Taking Care of Yourself During Pregnancy
Taking Care of Yourself During Pregnancy
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I am a mother of 4 and what I have realized is that the healthier and happier I am, the better Mom I am. It sounds obvious but it is not always easy to take care of yourself as a mother. … Read the rest
81 Percent of Parents Say “Your Kids Need Vaccinations!”
Your Kids Need Vaccinations
Vaccinations are a hot button issue, especially now that at least 80 people have contracted the measles after being exposed at California’s Disneyland. People say that vaccinations are unnecessary, and that they could possibly lead to some problems (all the supposed autism links have been debunked, but some people still hold onto them); but when kids are contracting a sometimes deadly illness just from visiting the “happiest place on earth,” we have a problem.… Read the rest
Should You Let Your Kids Play Football?
Should You Let Your Kids Play Football?
Superbowl Sunday is right around the corner—and you bet that Daron and I will be watching (and probably screaming our fool heads off!). For so many families and whole communities, football isn’t just a sport—it’s a passion, and a way of life.… Read the rest
Are Your Kids Losing Sleep Over Screen Time?
Are Your Kids Losing Sleep Over Screen Time?
How many times have you been almost asleep—or maybe even sound asleep—when a text or, even more frustrating, someone inviting you to play Candy Crush, makes your phone vibrate, jolting you out of your happy place just enough so that you can’t get back to sleep?… Read the rest
Is Your Child Safe in His Car Seat?
Is Your Car Seat Safe?
Sad but true, I was not shocked to learn that roughly 80 percent of parents across the country are using their child’s car seat incorrectly. The recent study by the National Highway and Traffic Safety Commission isn’t out to demonize parents, but instead to shine a light on a huge problem with educating moms and dads about the proper way to harness their child for a car trip.… Read the rest
Introducing Conversations with Rosie Pope
Conversations with Rosie Pope
I think we need to have a talk. Actually, many of them. Here’s the thing—when I first became a mother, I was so hungry for real, honest conversations with moms who’d been there, been nervous about that (and learned a lot along the way).
A New Year, a New Baby, an Important Decision to Make
A New Year, a New Baby, an Important Decision to Make
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I have to say, there’s something quite refreshing about the start of a new year. Not only is it a great time to reflect on the prior year, it’s also a great opportunity to look ahead with excitement at what’s to come over the next twelve months.… Read the rest
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