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Category Archives: Raising children
Car seat headaches? There’s an app for that!
One of the most daunting tasks as a parent can be mastery of the car seat. I remember when I was pregnant with Biz -eBaby1 that I would have horrible nightmares about my child being flung from a car because I (the … Continue reading
Posted in Cars, Doctors, Family, Moms, Parenting, Raising children, Safety
Tagged Car seat, Child, Children, Consumer Information, Home, Home and Family, Infant car seat, Kohl
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So far…so good
With only ten days in to the new year, I’d say things are off to a pretty good start. Resolutions aren’t my thing. Sure, I could drop a couple of L.B.’s. Yes, I need to double my running time if … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Raising children, Richelle Taylor Krzak
Tagged April, Dayton Ohio, Half marathon, Kentucky Derby Festival, Marathon, Road Running, Running, Sport
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Safe Sledding in 2013
It’s officially 2013. For many of us, the new year brought snow. However, there are dangers parents should be aware of when it comes to being outside and allowing children to enjoy the fluffy stuff. Sledding and snow-related injuries are … Continue reading
Posted in Parenting, Raising children, Safety
Tagged Emergency department, Head injury, Health, Hypothermia, National Safety Council, Parent, Sled, Sledding
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Start a New Halloween Tradition
If you are concerned about taking your little ones out for trick or treat night in your city, there are other activities that still get kids in the spirit of the season, while giving parents some peace of mind. Try one … Continue reading
A Mother’s Story: When Your Daughter Has Cancer (Part I)
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month. Were you aware? Thirty six children everyday are diagnosed with cancer. Seven of them will not survive. That is seven too many. I grew up with two people who now know the experience of childhood … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Family, Illness, Moms, Parenting, Raising children
Tagged Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Cancer, Hospital, Kayleigh, Leukemia, Oncology, Saturday morning cartoon, Survival rate
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The City Mom and the Country Mom
This week I have spoken to two different mothers living in two different cities who informed me they just bought chickens for their home. Neither of these families are exactly living in the country, in fact, Mother 1 bought hers … Continue reading
Posted in Moms, Parenting, Raising children
Tagged Chicken, Family, Home, Mother, Mother's Day, Ohio, Parenting, Rural Living
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Nothing Means Something
If you are like me, now that the kids are back in school, most of our conversations take place in the car during drop off or pick up runs in the minivan (maybe your car is cooler.) Usually, they go something … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Humor, Raising children
Tagged Child, Childcare, Daycare, Family, Home, Preschool education
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Guest Post: Relationship Expert Helps Parents Prepare Daughters for College
As young women across the nation head to college this month, research shows that parents play a more important role than ever in preparing their daughters for college life and beyond. Cincinnati-based relationship expert Shari Goldsmith says stress levels on … Continue reading
Posted in College, Daughters, Graduation, Moms, Parenting, Raising children
Tagged Directories, Disorders, Health, Mental disorder, Mental Health, Parent, Policy and Advocacy
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Parenting Prep for the New School Year
With summer winding down and the back-to-school countdown under way, organizational skills will be in demand over the next few weeks. Transitioning kids (and parents) from summer mode to school mode works best with some extra preparation. Remember, children will face … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Homeschool, Parenting, Raising children, School
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Kidsense: Mommy Seeks Hair Removal
The other day I was putting my son, Biz e-Baby2, into his PJs when he poked his index finger under my arm. It tickled, so I clenched my arm down tightly against my body. He poked again and laughed. We … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Parenting, Raising children
Tagged Hair, Hair removal, Index finger, Stubble
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