How to safely send your child to school with medication
"Most schools and school districts have their policies for handling student medications," says MVP Kids Care Pediatrician Dr. Fred Shulski. "These policies usually include paperwork that your...
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Healthy snacks you can bring to a class party
Homemade healthy granola bars Skip the boxed granola bars and serve up a tray of these healthy homemade granola bars, instead. Healthier no-bake Nutella bites Kids love chocolate and peanut butter, so...
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5 Things to do every time you pack your child's lunch
According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in six Americans contracts food poisoning each year by eating foods contaminated with disease-causing pathogens. That's 48 million people, 128,000 of...
View ArticleWhat rules do you set for your child's clothing?
We spoke with moms about how they find a compromise between what they want their kids to wear — and what their kids actually want to wear. Set clear boundaries "My children are not allowed to wear...
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Adorable DIY notebook craft for teacher
To make one fabric-covered composition notebook, as shown, you will need: 1 composition book, measuring 9-3/4 inches by 7-1/2 inches — be sure to purchase a book that has a sturdy cover Cotton fabric,...
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6 Immune-boosting snacks to pack for kids
Blueberries Photo Credit: David Freund/Photodisc/Getty Images Blueberries aren't just a delicious easy-pack snack. A 2013 study from Oregon State University shows that the compound pterostilbene, found...
View Article5 Vital skills international students have that your kids don't
But how bad is it, really? The results are in, and they unfortunately appear pretty dismal. It's time to step it up, America Every three years, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and...
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9 Awesome homework station ideas for every size house
1. Cozy little homework station Photo credit: The Friendly Home We love the reading loft on top of this cozy little homework station. It's the perfect place to curl up and complete a reading...
View ArticleI'm keeping my kids on a leash until age 11
In response to the mom who was arrested for letting her 7-year-old walk to the park alone, Dr. Karen Ruskin went on TV and advised parents not let kids play outside alone or allow unsupervised kids to...
View ArticleThe best Emmy baby names for TV junkies
Let’s start with the most obvious baby name choice: Emmy. This feminine girl name is cute, easy to spell and pronounce, yet not so popular that your daughter will get lost in a crowd. Game of Thrones...
View ArticleYour kids will end up trying alcohol so talk to them before they do
By the time we reached our senior year of high school, my childhood friend Kathryn had quite a reputation. She was a party girl in every sense of the word, and I still think it's miraculous that she...
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Blue Ivy at the VMAs is adorable, but you still don't get to objectify her
Last night Blue Ivy's mom, Beyoncé, performed for over 20 minutes at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) where she was the recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. She was presented the...
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Breastfeeding cosplayer stands up for every superhero mom
Aricca Green has struggled with body image and weight for years. Her entire family identifies as geeks and dresses up at conventions, but until recently she'd never had the courage to throw on a Lycra...
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Teacher suspends high-school student for using manners. No really. That...
Suspended for manners Suspended for manners According to the student, the teacher said it was “Godly speaking” which doesn’t belong in her class. Huh? Photo credit: Fox43.com Kendra Turner’s teacher...
View ArticleEverything you need to know about Common Core
Understanding Common Core Common Core is the new set of academic standards in math, English and language arts for kindergarten through twelfth grade. With every grade level comes a list of what the...
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9 Secrets to being a happy parent
It only takes a look around the carpool lane to see that most modern parents are stressed out and unhappy because of sleep deprivation, marital trouble and money problems. How depressing. But...
View ArticleWhat do you REALLY think about moms who breastfeed without a cover?
Audrey says, "It doesn’t bother me. There are so many more important things in the world to be bothered by. Breastfeeding in public — I don’t see why that would even enter my psyche as bothering me."
View Article5 Ways being selfish as a single mom helps your kids
Ask any single mom, especially one with full custody of her kids, if she ever gets any time to herself and you may be met with a smirk, a hearty laugh or a downtrodden look. Many of us, and I am...
View ArticleHow to afford private school without breaking the bank
As parents, we want the best for our children. It follows that we want our kids to have the best education we can find. And so we move out of beloved cities into suburbs where school districts have...
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Monster High Inner Monster dolls are cool but amazingly sexist
I love Monster High dolls. As much as I wish they displayed more body diversity and weren't so skeletal I applaud Mattel for creating a world of dolls that breaks the mold that girl playthings have to...
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