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• Food with Cartoon Characters

  

  What happens when healthy food is labeled with a cartoon character? Kids seem to like it more! I have seen this to be true with my kids, except when it comes... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• Local Baby Cuddlers

  

  I had quite a few people ask me if we have local(Central Illinois) "baby cuddlers." The volunteers go into the NICU or nursery at the hospital and help hold... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2011 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Dangers of Fake Jewelry

  

  Have you ever seen a girl wearing a necklace lift it up and put it in her mouth? I know I've don it. Well, if the necklace is a cheap one, it might contain... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2011 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Shopping Cart Germs

  

  Do you grab those antibacterial wipes to clean your shopping cart? I do when I have the baby with me and sometimes when I am there by myself (which isn't often. Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Balancing Kid's Thumb Time

  

  This is such a battle at our house. I hate trying to pry my kids away from a Wii or computer game. I need to set some serious rules because when I just decide i... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Yoga and Fine Dining at Daycare

  

  As I started working on a childhood obesity story, I found out a local daycare/preschool is offering yoga classes and fine dining for our little ones. I just ha... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2011 BODY, MIND, SPIRIT, FAMILY, PARENTING

• Funny Baby/Toddler Product

  I really do not like giving companies bad publicity, but this "safety" product made me giggle. It's a hat that your baby/toddler is supposed to wear to protect... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Whooping Cough Spreading

  I have talked to parents of kids who have gotten whooping cough. It is really scary. If you want your kids immunized, don't put it off because you're too busy.... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Bad for Working Moms

  

  This stinks-more guilt for working moms like me. Boo! I actually haven't really found what this study says to be true. My kids don't seem to be any sicker than... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• When to Treat a Fever?

  

  I try not to give my kids medicine for a fever unless they are truly uncomfortable. I am sure there have been times when their fevers were at 100 degrees and I... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2011 FAMILY, HEALTH, PARENTING

• Volunteer Baby Cuddlers

  

  When my kids are grown and I am (hopefully) retired, I want to be a NICU baby cuddler! What an absolutely wonderful idea. I am sure there are germ issues and... Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Problems with the School Lunch Law

  I am excited my son will soon have healthier options at lunch thanks to the Child Nutrition Law. That fatty pizza and greasy hot dogs have got to go! I do... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2011 FAMILY, PARENTING, SCHOOLING