Founded by four sisters (all Moms themselves), Simple Wishes makes a fantastic breast pump bra to help alleviate some of the hassles that Moms (like me) can encounter when pumping, especially working Moms who need to pump while out of the home. Made of cotton and spandex, this bustier-style bra uses a four-layer system to create a strong and stylish support for every unique body. Read more about the Simple Wishes nursing bra and enter to win your own.
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Enter to win a $50 Visa gift card to use toward a purchase from the Box Tops for Education online Marketplace. Take care of your shopping needs while earning eBoxTops for your kids' schools. Read more about Box Tops' new marketplace initiative here, and enter to win your own Visa gift card!
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Now that you've tackled the journey of transitioning your child into a 'big kid' bed, what do you do about bedding? The full-sized pillows that adults find comfortable are simply too big and puffy for a child to rest on comfortably. To help remedy this pillow predicament, Madii & Dyl, introduced a line of pillows designed especially for kids. Read more about about their 3 'stages' of pillows, and enter to win a Madii & Dyl pillow for your child!
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Written By Peg Rosen for Your Family Today
While somewhere, somehow, there are families happily waltzing back into their school-year routine, most face these first few weeks with a healthy dose of anxiety. “The start of school means the return to a more rigid schedule … the return of homework. In essence, it’s about change, and change is something that is hard for most people,” says Joe Bruzzese, author of A Parent’s Guide to the Middle School Years.
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Q: On most nights, I’m pretty good at gathering the whole family for dinner. But my three kids (ages 4, 6 and 9) all gobble down their food and go running away after just 15 minutes of together time! How can I make family time last even after their plates are cleaned?
A: Keep the conversation going! The best way to keep kids around the dinner table after the last bite is to keep them engaged and talking. Along with the meal, why not serve up some fun topics for discussion? Make them kid-friendly and fun, and they’ll be sure to linger a little longer. To keep it fun and fair, be sure to give everyone at the table equal time to share thoughts and ideas. Some ideas to spark discussion and sharing:
1. What famous person or storybook character would you most like to have dinner with and why?
2. What was your most memorable meal ever? Where was it and who were you with?
3. Which sound do you love the most? Why?
4. What place would you most like to visit? What would you do once you got there?
5. What is your favorite food in the whole world?
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By Gail Belsky for Your Family Today
Having fun in the sun can pose serious health risks for kids -- especially if you haven’t taken the necessary precautions. But with a little knowledge, you can help keep your family safe all summer long. Here’s what you need to know to be prepared to handle some of the most common summer health hazards.
Summer Safety Risk No. 1: Heat Exhaustion
When kids are exposed to heat for extended periods of time, their bodies can get overheated. Sweating helps cool them down, but if you don’t replace the fluids they’ve lost, they may get sick and even develop heatstroke, a life-threatening condition.
Kids drink only half the amount of water they need, and three-fourths of parents don’t know how to prevent their kids from getting dehydrated, according to the Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. The signs of heat exhaustion in kids are dizziness, stomach or leg cramps, flushed cheeks, irritability and fainting.
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By the editors of Your Family Today
School's out for summer … so why aren’t your kids jumping for joy? Many children, especially young ones, have difficulty switching from the structure of school to the freedom of summer, according to Patti Zomber, Ph.D., a child psychologist in Los Angeles. Here are some strategies to make the transition as smooth as possible:
Say goodbye to school "Younger kids make deep attachments to their teachers," says Zomber. So encourage them to make a gift, take a photo or write a letter to say goodbye to their teachers.
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Written By: Aviva Patz for Your Family Today
Teachers go the extra mile for our kids every day, so they deserve our heartfelt appreciation. As the school year nears its end, instead of handing your child’s teacher another coffee mug, potted plant or scented candle, how about saying a more sincere thank you by creating a warm personal gift that only you and your child can give? Check out these simple, creative ideas for homemade gifts that any teacher would love.
Pencil Power
Brighten your teacher’s day with a fanciful pencil holder. Start with a ceramic flowerpot, a coffee can, a small metal bucket or a wide-mouthed jar. Have your child layer on fabric ribbon (think: Martha Stewart) or strips of wrapping paper or magazine clippings. Place them horizontally, vertically or in a totally random fashion -- just be sure to cover the entire container, including the rim. Secure ribbons to the container with craft glue. Use Mod Podge (or watered-down Elmer’s glue) if using paper. When the container is completely dry, fill it with brand-new pencils in pretty colors.
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Written By Jennifer L.W. Fink for kidcomplishment
Four-year-old Emma has been friends with two other little girls ever since they were two. "The three girls are inseparable," says Emma's Mom, Tracey, "but as they've gotten older, her interests are a bit different than theirs." On one recent playdate, Emma's friends wanted to play dress-up, but Emma did not. "She got very angry," says Tracey. "She went up to her bedroom and pouted and cried while the other girls played."
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