Remember the excitement of a snow day as a kid? Waking up to the fresh, untouched blanket of snow and running down to watch school cancellation announcements on TV. Read More
Safety Precautions for Bath Time
Did you know that in the US from 1990 to 2007, the annual average of bathtub & shower related injuries to children aged 18 and younger was 43,600? Read More
‘Tis the Season for Online Shopping Scams
Online holiday shopping has ultimately changed the way parents shop for their loved ones. Instead of hiring a babysitter and hoping to take care of all the holiday shopping in a matter of hours. Read More
Congress Passes Bill Giving Women Greater Access to Postpartum Depression Screening
Experts estimate that over 600,000 women will suffer from postpartum depression this next year– making that roughly 1 in 7 new moms. Even more staggering than those statistics is the fact that only 15% of moms will seek treatment for their PPD. Read More
How to Rehydrate Kids Sick with Stomach Flu
Most kids don’t need IVs to get back on their feet after a bout of vomiting or diarrhea. Here’s what you need to know to get through the stomach flu. Read More
Ideas for Everything Halloween – Costumes, Decorations, & More!
Halloween is only less than two weeks away! So we put together a list of some of our favorite Halloween ideas from around the web! Read More
Clever Tricks to Keep Your ‘Treaters Safe on Halloween
Thinking about safety isn’t always fun. Here are a few “Halloween Tricks” you can use to make sure your kids have fun and stay safe this Halloween! Read More
President Obama Signs BABIES Act, Giving Fathers Greater Access to Changing Stations Across America
The Act received bipartisan support in Congress, and although it only mandates that certain federal buildings must make changing stations readily available to both men and women, it is a small, but greatly appreciated, step in the right direction. Read More
10 Myths About Child Sexual Abuse
I have heard all the reasons why parents don’t discuss child sexual abuse prevention with their children. I have heard them so often that I can recite them by heart. Read More
These Teal Pumpkins Aren’t Just Pretty, They’re For a Great Cause
So how do you participate? You can simply paint a pumpkin teal and place it on your doorstep, indicating that you are offering non-food treats for trick-or-treaters. You can also print out a mini poster from FARE’s website to post outside of your door, similarly telling allergy families that they are safe to accept treats from your home. Read More