7+ research-backed habits to reduce your chance of catching a virus
Try these 7 research-backed strategies to help keep your family healthy during flu season and viral outbreaks.
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How to understand the basics of Tactile Sensory Disorder
Like all health concerns or disorders, there is a spectrum to tactile sensory disorder from mild to severe. And it can evolve over time as kids grow up. In fact, I remember some fairly traumatizing moments as a child fighting against certain clothes, socks, or foods. Even into my teen years I have memories of…
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How to end kids wetting the bed — 11 no risk solutions
Growing up, everyone has a time when they wet the bed. Whether they are a toddler or older child, it’s something that is almost a milestone in growing up. But it gets old both as the child and as the parent and we just want to be able to stop bedwetting in its tracks. With…
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Sneaky ways germs are infiltrating your home and how to stop it
The teacher sent me a message telling me that Jenn was laying her head on the table and not very eager to please. She was always eager to please. We both knew she was sick. And I knew it was coming… because with kindergarten comes exposure to all kinds of new germs our family hadn’t been…
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Toddler might have dislocated shoulder? How to respond to this common emergency
After cutting her own hair and snipping the curly locks off her sister, I picked Emma up by her forearm to remove her from the situation. She sat on top of the loft bed crying as I dealt with the aftermath. She usually bounces back pretty quickly, especially for a stubborn two and a half…
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The science behind choosing a safe sunscreen for the family
Long days in the sun, enjoying the swimming pool, and participating in car wash fundraisers are all memories ingrained in my mind from my own childhood. But what followed all of them? Sunburns so bad my skin was bubbled. Weeks of squirming in my own clothes because it would touch a sensitive spot. Layers of…
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Stop spreading germs! Winter Essential Oils for the whole family
Winter can be a wonderful season full of holiday cheer, beautiful snow, hot chocolate, Christmas lights and so much more! However, the cold weather also brings sniffling noses, coughing and germs-a-plenty! As we all know it’s the latter that seems to have a bigger impact on our day-to-day living, especially as winter progresses! But there are some…
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Bolstering the family’s immune system with homemade elderberry syrup
Homemade elderberry has become a staple recipe in our family’s arsenal to boost the immune system during both sickness and in sick season as a preventative. This post will provide three different ways to make elderberry syrup. The traditional recipe and bulk of the post was originally guest written in 2016, but to help support the…
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Making fitness goals isn’t a mom resolution, it’s a commitment to our kids
It’s easy to make New Year’s Resolutions every year to hit the gym, workout every day, and live a healthier lifestyle. However, the typical schedule of a busy mom leaves little room for a regular fitness routine. Choosing to make fitness a permanent part of your life takes a good amount of willpower, determination, and…
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Rejuvenating mocha mint body scrub gift… even if just for yourself
This post brought to you by New England Coffee. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Kara Carrero. The sweet aroma of coffee, the crisp sensation of mint, and a steamy spa day. Sounds like a dream come true, right? It is and it doesn’t even have to take a ton of effort….
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Comprehensive essential oils guide for common pregnancy annoyances
Burning in my chest, itching on my belly, and yawning throughout the entire day. Yep, I’m pregnant. And the perpetual nature of all those little annoyances add up. But there are essential oil remedies and recipes that can help lessen the discomforts of carrying your sweet unborn baby. When it comes to pregnancy, you may be feeling…
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Your most important legacy, mom, starts at the dinner table.
I sat down in my Boston home some time back in December, and started scrolling through Facebook. “On this day” popped up and I was suddenly was reminded of the chaos the previous year had brought. We lost my grandad, had a pet run away, and I gave birth to a daughter all in the…
