Being a parent is a hard business, and there are plenty of mommy shamers that will try and make you feel like you don’t love your kids if you do certain things. One of those mommy shaming things is putting your child into daycare, but …
How to Spot the Symptoms of Sleep Deprivation in Children
What are the signs and symptoms of sleep deprivation in children? Kids require more sleep than adults and without adequate sleep, your child is at risk for obesity, behavior problems, emotional instability, learning problems, depression, or other health problems. The lowest number on the guide …
How to Avoid Sticker Shock at the Pharmacy
Prescription prices are soaring faster than the cost of inflation and patients are now suffering the consequences of the rising prices. For those on a fixed budget or those who have major health problems, are forced to make decisions that could ultimately impact their health …
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Does Your Teenager Have Cystic Acne?
Is your teenager suffering from cystic acne? Cystic acne is very painful and often causes huge inflamed, red bumps. The source of infection starts deep under the skin’s surface. Acne flare-ups usually begin as your teenager starts puberty but it affects up to 80% of …
Best Space-Saving Closet Solutions for Tiny Closets
Our family is moving from an apartment that has decent sized closets to a home that probably won’t have ample closet space or extra storage. As we are busy packing up the apartment, I’m trying to purge as much as possible so that I am …
Daily Skin Care Routine to Prevent Acne During Puberty
Does your teenage suffer from low self-esteem due to teenage age breakouts? Teenage acne is a normal occurrence during puberty but it can also strike any anytime during your life. The best way to treat acne is to develop a healthy skincare routine. Disclosure: This …
What is Teenage Acne?
As our child approaches their preteens, their body starts preparing their body to start puberty. Puberty causes the body to start going through major changes. These changes begin in the hypothalamus region of the brain. Then the hypothalamus starts releasing a hormone, gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), …
Best Outdoor Games to Play This Spring
During the winter time, we tend to hibernate indoors and spend too much time behind the screen. As soon as it is nice outside, we try to get outdoors and enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. As a mom, I’ve always been fairly picky and …