School-Year Snacks
By Trina O’Boyle Now that the school year is approaching for most of us, we want our children to start the year off on the right food with healthy snacks for school and for after they get home. I know...
View ArticleBrain benefits of breastfeeding for boys
Having breastfeed 4 boys, I felt like my body was on loan for many years…between being pregnant and breastfeeding (both of which I enjoyed), my body was not my own. The recent news about the benefits...
View ArticleDancing with the boys
Dancing with the Boys! from http://www.flickr.com/photos/holtsman/4501218543/sizes/n/ I’m not sure if you know my rules on video game usage during the school week, if not, it’s an easy rule. None. No...
View ArticleListening to Our Boys
This is a guest post by the lovely Jillian Livingston. Jillian is a Travel Writer and the owner of the blog, Aspen Real Life. Thriving on discovering adventures around Colorado with her ruggedly...
View ArticleLife Lessons and Sports for Kids
When you think about sports, there’s no denying the valuable life lessons that kids can learn. You don’t need to be a great athlete to gain the benefits. In my own life, sports gave me confidence,...
View ArticleTrans Fats – the good, the bad, and the ugly
Companies and restaurants are frantically slapping on “0 Trans Fat!” on their processed foods and deep-fried goodies. But don’t be fooled, there are still some loop holes we should know about. While...
View ArticleLet’s Be Around to Raise Our Boys
By Contributing Author, Running Girl of Kay Nou = Our House I’ll be honest here, there’s been a lot of death going on around these here parts. Too much for my comfort. Friends, acquaintances,...
View ArticleRaising Boys to Be Nice Guys
Raising my boys to be the kind of guys I’d want to be friends with is something that I’ve always worked toward. I returned yesterday from my #BlogHer12 adventures to my 4 boys who were overtired and...
View Article5 Ways to Help Kids Beat their Seasonal Allergies
Autumn is a time of ideal outdoor weather, football games and holidays, but, for those with sensitivities to ragweed (especially for kids) and other late-year allergens, fall can be an unwelcome...
View ArticleTo Flu Shot or Not?
Kids and the Flu Shot During the height of flu season, this year being worse than many, it is normal to be concerned about your child’s health and to wonder about the hype of the flu shot. Kids come...
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