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I have owned and operated Safe and Sound Nannies for 19 years. Like many career moms, I was ecstatic to finally become pregnant after six agonizing years of trying. Even after my pregnancy was confirmed, I was petrified I would miscarry. When my doctor finally assured me that I would keep this baby, my first […]

As parents we want to do the best at parenting that we possibly can. Sometimes it’s hard to know what the right actions are to take and unfortunately, there’s no rule book when we become parents. At times it’s easy to do the complete opposite of what we should be doing as we try to […]

It’s no secret that getting our kids to choose veggies over candy can be a near impossible task, but we came across a video that shows us it may not be quite as difficult as we think! NutritionFacts.org compiled a valuable group of tips and tricks to help kids eat healthier at home. Some of […]

It’s Spring! And with Spring comes Spring Break for school aged children. It’s not always easy to plan a week’s worth of activities that will keep your kids happy and entertained but also out of the house and off of electronics. Many parents also have a budget to factor in. The good news is that […]

For some parents and their children bath time can be either a joy or an unbearable chore. We wanted to find some ways to ease the pain for our parents, and while poking around online, we found some websites dedicated to bath time fun. We could NOT just click by without sharing because we were […]

We all know that even the best marriages face challenges at times. Becoming brand new parents can be an especially stressful time when you both have to adjust and change your entire lives for your new born. Michelle Maffei is here to help ease your troubles a bit however. She contributed an article to the […]

Being a mom is not only a ‘round the clock job but it’s intense! We love our families but it’s important to get some adult face time outside of the home. And while we do love our child-free friends, there’s nothing quite like having other mothers around who understand your day to day challenges and […]

Video games are a popular pastime with kids, especially adolescent boys. It’s probable that many games they want to play aren’t age-appropriate or violence free. It can be a hassle to research every game that comes along, but Patricia-Anne Tom at POPSUGAR gives us a helping hand. She’s written an article that lists 10 parent-approved […]

With the rise of technological advancements and devices being produced each year, there are many mental and health concerns arising, especially in regard to children. While there are many questions still unanswered, new studies are confirming that technology is not suited for children’s rapidly growing brains. With many adults being accustomed to the latest technologies […]

“Call me a terrible mother. I have an only child.” “A general picture emerges that only children are loners, misfits and always, always selfish. I don’t buy it.” These are quotes are from a New York Times article entitled Only Children-Lonely and Selfish? that discusses the misinformed negative view of having an only child, and […]