Addiction is not definitely a pleasure! It is grief. One of the biggest trouble happens when you find out that your son, or daughter, or teen brother is addicted. It both scares and makes you feel angry with him/her. Anyway, your main wish at that … [Read more...]
Childhood Cancer Awareness With An Evening With The Cardinals
Recently, I attended an event where every single person raised their hands because they knew someone that had been affected by cancer. An even more heartbreaking fact is that there are so many children that have been diagnosed with cancer. In fact, … [Read more...]
5 Things Every Parent Should Know About Car Safety for Kids
Car safety for kids is important, and is truly a life or death situation. With several different generations of people living on the planet at the same time, it can be tough to know who to listen to. Parents are saying, “We never even wore … [Read more...]
5 Reasons for Parents to Use Rear Facing Car Seats
Have you ever thought about keeping your kid rear facing, but weren’t sure if you should? A lot of parents don’t understand why their kids should be in rear facing car seats. However, there is a lot of scientific evidence that shows kids are safer … [Read more...]
5 Car Safety Tips for Kids You Need to Know About
When our kids get in our vehicles, we should remember that they are the most precious cargo we could possibly drive around. With your kids in your vehicle, there are certain safety tips you should follow. Sometimes we get complacent with car safety … [Read more...]
Raising a Baby With a Health Disorder
Parents may not share the exact same perspective on raising a child, but they do share one thing in common: all parents want their children to grow up happy and healthy. Sadly, the reality is not all babies are born perfectly healthy. Before a … [Read more...]
How to Keep Kids Safe in the Car
There are many ways to keep your child safe in the car. I like to think of it as a threefold project. You need to follow car seat safety tips, take extra precautions to keep kids safe, and there are ways to keep the kids busy, so you can stay focused … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer and the Environment Research Program
This is a sponsored post in partnership with Breast Cancer and the Environment Research Program. When I was a child, my Grandma died of breast cancer. As I grew up and had health problems of my own, it's always been something I've thought of. I … [Read more...]
What to Do After a Car Accident
Have you ever been in a car accident, but weren’t sure what to do? Car accidents happen every day and most people are at a loss for what the post-accident process should look like. Instead of guessing, study up on what steps you should take after … [Read more...]
Keeping Your Children Safe Around the Home at Any Age
When you think of keeping the kids safe around the house you think about babyproofing to minimize the chance of baby getting injured and a home security system to keep the burglars at bay. Though these things are definitely options you should … [Read more...]
4 Earth Friendly Products for Your Family
Earth Day is April 22, 2017. This year’s campaign is about environmental and climate literacy. Learning about products that come from sustainable resources and sharing this knowledge with others is a great way to celebrate Earth Day. As parents, we … [Read more...]
Youth Activism Changes Lives
There is one main motivating factor that leads young people into activism – the will and passion to change the world for the better. And while they are trying to achieve this for the world, activism actually changes them for the better. Being a young … [Read more...]
Watch Born This Way on A&E + Who Inspires Me
Until a few years ago, I never knew too much about Down syndrome. Then, I met one of my dearest friends who has a daughter with Down syndrome and I started learning more and more. I'm continually inspired by my friend Carrie and how she is … [Read more...]
Why You Need 7 Hours of Sleep or More + $50 Giveaway
Sleep. We all love it. We all need it. In the past two years, sleep has been a huge part of my life. When I was pregnant with my twins (who are now 2.5), I tried to get as much sleep and rest as possible even though I knew there wasn't a … [Read more...]
Change Your Clock and Change Your Batteries This Weekend! #PoweringSafety
This weekend, households across the country will take the time to change their clocks by setting them an hour back. At the same time, take the important step to also change the batteries on smoke alarms and carbon monoxide … [Read more...]
Pear: Connecting Sponsors and Teams! #SafeskinSports
This is a sponsored post on behalf of Safeskin and Pear with Global Influence. Hayden just started first grade last week and already there are tons of options for him to sign up and play on different sports team. He's done … [Read more...]
Safe Babywearing with Boba Carriers
I was so excited when I found out that I was pregnant last June. There were so many things I planned to do with this baby that I hadn't done with my son....extended breastfeeding, cloth diapers and babywearing. When I found out … [Read more...]
Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery {Energizer Giveaway}
Energizer, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, and fire departments nationwide join forces for the Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery program to raise awareness of the importance of working smoke alarms and carbon … [Read more...]
Keep Calm and Sleep On: Sleep Apnea Awareness {Giveaway}
Sleep is scarce and unpredictable at my house with 3 babies under 3, so when I do get to finally lay my head down at night, the sleep that I get should really be quality. Sometimes I find myself tossing and turning a lot and I’m … [Read more...]
Getting a Second Opinion
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post on behalf of Invisalign. All thoughts and opinions are my own. In a recent poll, conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of Invisalign, it was found that Americans are more likely to seek second … [Read more...]
