Everything You Need to Know About Lice from an Expert

We just received our third letter home from the school nurse letting us know that lice has been reported in several grades at our school. So if you clicked here, you’re probably feeling pretty lousy…literally. (Guess we all know the origins of the word “lousy” now.) Try not to freak out. Stay calm. You’re not the first […]

Preschool … a.k.a. Petri dish

Should you send a snotty preschooler into the classroom? When should you keep him home? Read more here.

Lyme Disease: What You Need to Know

As a general rule, I think 3 year olds should be locked away for a year. Sure they are cute, but when they snap, they are more frightening than Carrie after the pig blood incident. When my eldest was 3, she was fairly awful, but in a non-specific, 3 year old little beast way. Then, […]

My Favorite Brush for Beach Hair

Also Read: Is Magic Sleek Worth the $$$?! Not only do my kids love The Wet Brush Detangler, I do to!  I bought it for my daughters to make brushing their long hair less painful, but then tried it on my own hair and loved it. It has super flexible bristles that detangle hair  without pulling or breaking hair–even after a day […]

Are Your Kids Eating Too Many Gummy Vitamins?

I’m noticing a “health” trend around my town and amongst my friends. Docs are testing for just about everything that can be tested for in an effort to find intolerances, deficiencies and excesses. The theory is we can fight aging and feel better if we have the perfect balance of the nutrients our body craves, these being specific to us. I’m […]

When Should Puberty Start for Boys?

What is the average age of puberty onset in boys? On average, boys start between 12 and 16, though recent studies have shown boys are starting puberty as early as 9 and 10. What does the beginning of puberty look like for a boy? Sparse pubic hair and growth of the testicles are early signs […]

Tip for Making Listening Safer for Your Kids.

Whether it’s because you want a little peace and quiet or they’re in a place where they can’t turn up the sound, most kids have headphones these days connected to their devices. But it is important to protect those little ears with noise! So investing in noise-limiting headphones for your kids is the first step. The World […]

Helping Your Child Lose Weight

Our parenting instinct is to feed our children. Trying to help your child lose weight is really, really hard. There is no easy answer, but there are some helpful suggestions. Some of them are obvious, but I think they are worth listing. Weight issues are about so much more than food and exercise. 1. Always […]