Spring is here and kids (and parents) everywhere are spending more and more time outside. But with an especially severe allergy season predicted across the U.S. this year, uncomfortable symptoms could prevent your children from hitting the playgrounds, parks, trails and fields."This season can be especially trying for children who suffer from allergies, as they struggle to … [Read more...] about Tips for helping kids avoid seasonal allergy discomfort
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Chef Jamie Oliver expecting ‘hangover child’
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and his wife, Jools, will welcome their fourth child late this summer. And, Oliver is joking about the surprise nature of the pregnancy, calling the unborn baby a "hangover child," but not for obvious reasons.Oliver explains to Times Online that Jools had taken the drug Clomid to stimulate ovulation in order to conceive daughter Petal, … [Read more...] about Chef Jamie Oliver expecting ‘hangover child’
Tips for ‘going green’ on a budget
It seems like the message of "going green" is becoming more prevalent, especially this month as people everywhere celebrate Earth Day. Many parents are interested in being more environmentally friendly and teaching their kids how to do so as well, but they don't know how to or simply can't imagine spending more money for organic or all-natural products.Living by the … [Read more...] about Tips for ‘going green’ on a budget
Tips for encouraging exploration in toddlers
A new study has found that fathers give their children more leeway and allow them to more actively explore their environments.Researchers in Montreal placed kids aged 12 to 18 months (accompanied by a parent) in three different risky situations including a social risk where a strange adult entered his or her environment, a physical risk where toys were placed at the top of a … [Read more...] about Tips for encouraging exploration in toddlers
Advice for dads to get the most ‘family time’ in
Most parents worry that they don't have enough time to spend with their children. Between work and other obligations, dads and moms everywhere constantly stress out over whether their kids are getting enough face time with them, let alone enough quality one-on-one time. However, a new survey that finds parents are spending more time than ever with their kids.The New York Times … [Read more...] about Advice for dads to get the most ‘family time’ in