What is teenage acne? As your 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), that signals the beginning of puberty….
During the wintertime, 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. But why not get outside and play these outdoor games for kids. As a mom, I’ve always been fairly picky…
Teething is a difficult time whether your child is an infant or a two-year-old. Your child’s pearly whites probably began to pop up from the time they were around 4 months old while other babies don’t get them until they are a year old. If you thought teething stopped once your child had a mouth…
Being a stay-at-home is one of the most rewarding jobs but it can come at a hefty price if you neglect your own self-care. A mom’s job is never done and you are probably ready to pull your hair out some days. As a previous stay at home mom in my early 20s, I can…
Spring is finally here! The sun is shining, the flowers are starting to bloom, and Easter is right around the corner. Celebrate this Easter by adding a new tradition to the big egg hunt. Gifts.com has created a unique alternative to Easter candy to fill the eggs this year. Try these printable Easter Egg Coupons….
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The downside of the public education system, teenagers aren’t taught the necessary life skills, like smart money management, that it takes to leave home and maintain their own residence. As a parent, I know how important it is to teach my children how to manage their own money so they don’t run into money problems…
As a new mom getting outside and exercising is probably the furthest thing from your mind especially if you have a newborn. Doctors do urge moms to wait until their baby is 6 weeks old before starting an exercise program. Waiting allows your body to heal and repair itself, plus, caring for a new baby…
Pregnancy is one of the most amazing experiences that a mom will go through to bring her children into this world. But no one has likely told you about any of these weird pregnancy ailments. Throughout your pregnancy, your body goes through remarkable changes to accommodate your growing baby. As your body changes you may…
Babies grow and change so quickly that it can be hard to keep up with them. One minute they are a snuggly sack in your arms and the next they’re chewing on the furniture. If your baby has started munching on anything they can get their mouths on they might be cutting teeth. If this…