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Back to School Dental Routine with Infographic
Back to School Dental Routine with Infographic Pencils, check. Ruler, check. Notebooks, check. Toothbrush, check. Yes, adding dental hygiene items to the back to school list is a must. Be sure your child’s dental routine is all set for a new school year. Back to School Means Back to Routines Most parents are probably thinking […]
Late Summer Pool Safety
Living in South Florida means that pool season is most months of the year. We are always looking for ways to make our patio area more inviting for the kids and families. Remember the pool toy holder I made this summer? It’s working great. More importantly, as homeowners with a pool, pool safety is something to […]
More Dental Tips for Kids
Did you know that as soon as your little one has two teeth that touch, that they need to be flossed? Yep, neither did I! There are many poor dental habits that are linked to adverse health. We have heard it as adults that the chance of gingivitis and even heart disease can begin with a poor […]
Dental Tips for Summer Sports Injuries
Ouchie! It’s going to happen! Someone on the summer baseball team or sports camp is going to get knocked by the bat. A dental injury could be scary. A chipped tooth or worse, a lost tooth, can be emotional and nerve-wracking if mom and dad don’t know what to do. In this post I share […]
Unstoppable Moms Have No Sick Days
I wrote this post as part of my participation in a blog tour for The Motherhood on behalf of the makers of Children’s MOTRIN® and received compensation to thank me for taking the time to participate. However, all opinions expressed are my own. I have to say that I was challenged these last 30 days. […]
Stomach Flu at Home
I can’t say we took turns. We did it together. Last week my entire family had the stomach flu, with 3 out of the 4 of us having it simultaneously. It was disgusting. We’re good with washing our hands and using Purell but somehow it snuck into our home. In this post, I will share our […]
Prepared for the Pediatrician
Each year it is recommended to take your child for an annual check-up. Being prepared for the pediatrician doesn’t just mean having your insurance card handy. This annual appointment gives the doc the chance to see how your little/big one has grown over the last year and make recommendations for vaccinations, healthy living and more. My […]
Prevent the Flu with 3 Steps
A challenge we face as moms is the potential of ourselves getting sick. Learning how to prevent the flu could be one of the smartest things you’ll do as a mom. I’ll never forget that episode of Jon & Kate Plus 8 where they went skiing. She refused to go ski because she couldn’t put […]
4 Sunscreen Facts and More
Family travel during the summer is a must. The trips may be a local, at the beach, at an amusement park, or a cool and interesting locale. Wherever you may travel with your family this summer there are many essential items you must bring. Previously I’ve shared the 5 medical items families should travel with, […]
Staying & Saving Green when Traveling with Kids & Medicine
Family Travel Challenge: Families run out just before a trip and spend way to much money on stuff like toothpaste, lotion and medicine. Family Travel Tip: I purchase medical travel items ahead of time and have them on hand for last-minute family travel. For example, I have 4 boxes of Band-Aids in our medicine cabinet. […]
Johnson & Johnson Gets the Party Started
Let’s get this HEALTHY party started! That’s right, I’m co-hosting a party with Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday, January 14 at 1 PM ET as they celebrate the awesomeness of HealthyEssentials.com. During this Twitter party we will celebrate all things healthy to help us stick to our New Year’s resolutions and more. Plus, they are […]
A Mother’s Influence
How has your mother influenced you? For good or for bad, our mothers have a tremendous impact on our character and our parenting styles. My mother isn’t shy, in the least, to share your opinion on how things should be done. Sometimes she’s right. But not all the time. I often assume she’s wrong but […]
Flu Shot in Little Time at MinuteClinic
Flu Shot in Little Time at MinuteClinic I’m all about maximizing time. You have to be as a mom. I LOVE to kill as many birds with one stone as possible. That’s the main reason I loved getting my flu shot at the CVS MinuteClinic this year. I stopped in to our local CVS MinuteClinic. (Find […]