Healthy Kids at the Doctor: What Your Check Up Should Cover
If you’re like most people, you’ll do everything possible to take a sick child to the doctor. But it can be all too easy to postpone or even neglect taking healthy children to the doctor for wellness exams. You may think that a regular checkup is not a serious issue...
Encourage Your Children to Read More
About the guest author: Briana Kelly has over 5 years experience writing content in the area of child development. She regularly writes on behalf of Giraffe Preschools that are based in Dublin, Ireland. Many life-long readers start the habit at a very young age....
Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts
You did get a Father's Day gift, didn't you? We found a super neat and inexpensive one for Hubby. It should arrive today, and we're all so pleased with ourselves! I'll tell you all about it on Sunday. In the meantime, and if you haven't decided on what to buy yet,...
Teen Car Insurance Discounts to Save You Money
Teenagers are statistically more likely to be involved in a car accident than any other group of drivers. Because of their increased risks, teens are more expensive to insure. Unfortunately, that usually means that their parents are stuck with high premiums for...
Cashews, Not Chips: Healthy Snacks for Developing Minds
A healthy diet is imperative for people of all ages, but it’s especially important for children who need balanced nutritional meals for proper growth and development. It seems like an obvious point, but it’s one that goes unnoticed too often in this country. You only...
Popeye Meals: Getting Your Kids Enough Protein
It's the same story every time you visit the grocery store: There are endless miles of shelves stocked with canned spaghetti, gluten-heavy pastas and "helpers," pre-made mac-n-cheese, and a whole aisle devoted to sliced white bread with about as much nutritional value...
Pirate101 Online Family Gaming
We have another video of the day, Heroes! DadLabs presents: Pirate101 Online Family Gaming - Daddy Clay and Daddy Brad visit the headquarters of KingsIsle, creators of Wizard101, the smash online game with over 25 million users. They get a sneak peak at the follow up...
Keep Your Teens Safe During the 100 Dangerous Days of Summer
Moving from baby safety to teen safety, let's talk about driving. According to a recent study from AAA, the days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are considered the 100 deadliest days for teen drivers. Teens spend more time in the car during summer days, increasing...
Are Front Carriers Safe For Babies?
Today's video of the day is from DadLabs again, asking: Are Front Carriers Safe For Babies? From way out in left field, concerns are being raised about the safety of front carriers for babies. Dr. Amanda Kelly from the Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital in...
The Best Time To Take ‘Em On Vacation: Will They Appreciate It?
The purpose of a vacation is usually to get away, put your feet up, do things you don’t normally get to do, and—simply put—relax. However, when you’re a parent, the definition of a vacation may change radically from what it was before you had kids. Instead of long...