How to talk to your kids about the Boston Marathon tragedy

Making sense of the tragedy at the Boston Marathon yesterday can be quite a challenge for adults, let alone children.  Children process these things differently.  They may be asking difficult questions and parents may need suggestions to help discuss what happened and address their concerns. Fred Rogers from the long-running TV show, Mr. Rogers was quoted as saying, “When I was [...]

HOW TO SAFELY ADMINISTER NASAL SPRAY TO YOUR CHILD

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HOW TO SAFELY ADMINISTER NASAL SPRAY TO YOUR CHILD Advice from an Expert   Picture your child running . . . . to get away from you . . . the nasal spray wielding, well-intentioned Mom!!!!! Nasal congestion is making him or her miserable, and all you want to do is help.  Here’s how to do it [...]

San DiegoSan Diego Museum Council presents San Diego Museum Month

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San Diego Museum Month Nonprofit organization encompassing 42 San Diego County museums brings the 24th Annual Museum Month.  With a Museum Month Pass, picked up at Macy’s, participants get to explore museums with half-off admission fees throughout February 2013. WHAT:   In its 24th year, the San Diego Museum Council is proud to host its [...]

Talking to your kids about Divorce before Sesame Street

Sesame Street announced it will talk about divorce for the first time ever. That means parents have to be prepared for questions and also ensure they’re openly talking to their children about divorce.   Whether parents are breaking the news or helping their children through the divorce, communication is crucial. Below is advice from Latrice [...]

Dealing with Divorce and Children during the Holidays

By: Marriage Family Therapy Professor, Ida Zarrabizadeh, of Touro Unviersity WorldWide Offers Her Advice     Divorce is never an easy event for families, but it can be especially hard during the holidays. Ida Zarrabizadeh is a professor at the Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program at Touro University WorldWide, a non-profit institution of higher [...]

How to stay sane while traveling for the holidays!

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Content and/or other value provided by our partner, Kia Motors  I expert when  traveling with kids over the holidays.  I did the trek from Vegas to San Diego with 3 young kids often. So I have a few rules while driving long distance. I have teamed up with Kia to tell you all about them. [...]

Knott’s Merry Farms Save Big!!

Knott’s Merry Farm Thanksgiving Day – January 6 Knott’s Berry Farm is filled with the magic of the season as it transforms into Knott’s Merry Farm and celebrates “A Charlie Brown Christmas” with seasonal entertainment, spectacular decorations including a 65 foot tall Christmas tree, and a colorful Christmas parade. Now a holiday tradition in Southern [...]

Scare Off Cavities Post Halloween with Kiss My Face Toothpaste

  Scare Off Cavities Post Halloween with Kiss My Face Toothpaste   On October 31st, don’t trick your teeth, instead treat them to Kiss My Face Toothpaste! While Halloween is a childhood pastime that children look forward to all year, it can reap damaging effects to oral health if teeth are not properly cared for [...]

Bitsy’s Brain Food Yum Yum

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  Giving a Bitsy Back Bitsy’s Brainfood   These are so yummy, I got to test these out and we loved them. My boys would not even know they are not cookies. They are made like a animal cracker but so much better for you!! My boys loved these and devoured them before a pic [...]

5 Nutrition Tips for Marathon Moms

Check out these great tips for Marathon moms!! Nothing beats the impact of hydration on performance. Before the race, let thirst be your guide to the finish line and use a sports drink to replace fluids during the race. If you are racing just to participate and finish, then drink when you are thirsty throughout [...]