Articles By: Patricia B.

Is There Fluoride In Your Water?

Is There Fluoride In Your Water?

1 January 20, 2012 11:25 am

Many towns and cities have fluoride in their drinking water, does yours? For the longest time I thought my town had fluoride in the water but I was surprised when my son’s pediatrician said the town in which I live [...]

Is It Toxic?

Is It Toxic?

1 January 13, 2012 9:24 am

As all parents have found out, children are sly and quick. They can find their way into the littlest of things and at the most inopportune times, usually when we take our eyes off of them for a split second. [...]

Hosting The Stomach Bug

Hosting The Stomach Bug

2 January 6, 2012 12:58 pm

I’ve noticed talk of the dreadful stomach bug that has been creeping around striking people of all ages. My family has also had the opportunity to host that same dreadful bug recently throughout the Christmas weekend. I personally did not [...]

Are Vaccines Right For Your Family?

Are Vaccines Right For Your Family?

4 December 30, 2011 8:26 am

In this day and age there are vaccinations for so many diseases out there. It’s pretty common when children go to the doctors for their physicals that many vaccines are given without question; however, I know some people who choose to [...]

How Does Your Family Sleep?

How Does Your Family Sleep?

2 December 23, 2011 8:22 am

Before having my son, Gavin, I was a nanny for many years. I had the opportunity to experience and observe many different sleep patterns in children, both with good sleepers and bad. I know many parents that choose co-sleeping and [...]

Picky Eaters

Picky Eaters

4 December 16, 2011 8:28 am

Being a busy parent I often find it hard to put not only a quick and easy meal on the table but also a healthy meal that my toddler will like. With all the concern about childhood obesity and including certain important [...]

Family Feast (It’s A Recipe)

Family Feast (It’s A Recipe)

1 December 9, 2011 8:44 am

I know for many of us parents the pressure is on to prepare the perfect feast for the upcoming holidays, but no one said the perfect feast can’t be simple and filling. Lasagna Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef 3 cups [...]

Dining With Little Ones

Dining With Little Ones

2 November 25, 2011 8:00 am

With the holiday season upon us, many families find themselves heading out to local restaurants to enjoy a good meal and celebrate with family and friends. Often as parents we find ourselves bringing the little ones along with us, which [...]