Bug Repellent Guide for Families
Our human mosquito magnet tested out several different bug repellents, from skin protectants (DEET and DEET-free options), to wristbands and insect traps. And we share our favorites repellents.
Our human mosquito magnet tested out several different bug repellents, from skin protectants (DEET and DEET-free options), to wristbands and insect traps. And we share our favorites repellents.
There’s more to think about when it come to protection from insects, like mosquitoes and ticks, than just “let’s spray THIS.” We look at DEET and other considerations.
Understanding when your newborn baby is diagnosed and treated for an abdominal or inguinal hernia with surgery.
We finally had The Sex Talk with our firth grade son. A long talk. A couple of talks, in fact. And throughout the process, we all learned a few things about the best way to handle discussing sex at this age and stage.
How to diagnose, treat and prevent pink eye.
Your child is approaching or in preadolescence. This new phase of development may seem fairly natural and normal to you, but it’s probably the exact opposite to your child. Puberty can be embarrassing, awkward and scary. For that reason, any puberty advice or information you give your child now is only going to help their comfort level during this transitional time.
My nephew is seven years old and still has the eating habits of a toddler. Help!
A couple of my children have lice and nits. That’s it. There is nothing to do but shave our heads and burn down the house. Just kidding. This is how I got rid of it and cared for my home after the lice discovery.
Are OTC cough and cold medicines effective? Are cough and cold medicine safe for children? Do natural cures even work? It’s hard to know which advice is best. That’s why we’ve put together the following cheat sheet of cough and cold medicine information for parents wondering just how to treat their sick child. Hopefully it’s advice that will not only help your kids feel better, but will help you feel better, too.
Is there a way to barf-proof yourself while wearing your barf-happy baby?
Our daycare is pressuring us to go against our pediatrician’s advice and transition to cow’s milk early. Is it really a big deal or am I overreacting?
Learn more about Healthy Child Healthy World, a leading environmental non-profit organization, and how to support them during #GivingTuesday.
Now that we know what to look for in a sunscreen, let’s talk about the products that are the best choice for your family.
Sunscreen. The simple thing we use to protect our kids and ourselves from sun damage has suddenly become very complicated.
I know that many kids these days struggle from the alphabet soup of disorders. Why aren’t we talking about it more openly?
My daughter keeps getting head lice from her best friend! How do I put a stop to it without embarrassing everyone?
How to keep big sister and brother’s back-to-school germs from infecting a new baby.
How do you integrate a very new addition into your regular ol’ family beach vacation?
My child has just been diagnosed with a condition my in-laws don’t even believe exists. Now what?
An update…and another question about kids, peanut allergies and schools.