Hot Topics - Toddlers

• College Tutors and Nannies

  Substitue Junk Food for Healthy Replacement Guide for Kids

  

  Posted 7:30 PM 6/17/2013 by Berno, Bobette, College Nannies and Tutors

  In honor of National Nutrition Month (first posted in March), College Nannies and Tutors is taking a deep dive into the world of children's nutrition and what their caretakers can do to make sure children are eating healthy. Because "in with the healthy, out with the junk" is easier said than (More)

  
  

• Mom to Be

  Preparing for the Very First Pediatric Dental Visit

  

  Posted 10:50 AM 6/17/2013 by Scarlet - Family Focus Blog

  Preparing for the pediatric dentist is a challenging undertaking for both parents and children. Recently, Jen and I have been researching what other parents, dentists and dental hygienists have offered in parenting advice when preparing your little ones for their first dental visit. Let's be (More)

  
  

• 719Moms - Hot Topics

  New sleep study for babies makes us rethink the "cry it out" method

  

  Posted 11:13 PM 6/2/2013

  We had the cry it out debate in my family. I couldn't do it. My sister did. Her son cried and cried in his crib until he realized she wasn't picking him up and laid down and went to sleep. I couldn't stand to hear my son scream. I couldn't make it past the first few minutes. I made excuses that (More)

  
  

• 719 Moms - Childcare

  A Summer Nanny Can Make All the Difference

  

  Posted 9:16 AM 5/25/2013 by Tony - College Nannies & Tutors

  Summer is just around the corner, which means warm weather, fun in the sun and... summer childcare dilemmas! While you are at work all day, the last thing you should be worried about is what your child is doing during the day. The perfect solution, for all ages, is a summer nanny! Why? Read (More)

  
  

• 719Moms - Hot Topics

  Is this a good tool?

  

  Posted 10:50 PM 4/30/2013

  Do you have a little one at home still in night time pull ups or having trouble night time training?  Then you may have seen these Bed Mats made by GoodNights, they are basically those hospital "chucks" with fancy marketing. Geared for the kids that need an extra layer of protection at (More)

  
  

• 719Moms - Hot Topics

  How to Plant a Family Garden!

  

  Posted 10:37 PM 4/30/2013

  I remember as a child eating the vegetables from my grandparent's garden every spring! Well, today a lot of families are going back to that, even if it's a small garden with just a few things. Wouldn't it be a great way to get the kids more interested in eating veggies? Want to get started by (More)

  
  

• Green Moms

  5 Great Earth Day Activities for Kids

  

  Posted 10:09 AM 4/22/2013 by Kristin Frerichs - Green Mom

  1) Make a recycled animal for Earth Day! Learn about recycling by using egg cartons, plastic bottles, corks, bottle caps, grocery bags, or popsicle sticks to make caterpillars, fish, camels, birds and insects. All you need is some glue and a little imagination!

  2) Visit the zoo! Go learn (More)

  
  

• Mom Tips

  How to capture their true personalities....

  

  Posted 12:55 PM 4/5/2013 by Grace - My719Moms Contributor

  

  For all my mom-tographer friends, have you ever wondered how to capture your child's personalities in a photograph? Here's five tips you can try today...

  1. If you are planning a (More)

  
  

• 719Moms - Hot Topics

  Helping Your Kids Organize Their Toys

  

  Posted 10:30 PM 3/15/2013

  Kids can work up a real mess playing with all of their toys and dragging them throughout the house. But, your house doesn't have to look like a toy shop! Check out this helpful tips to help your little ones keep their toys in order.

  • Let them help you pick out organizational bins or (More)

  
  

• 719Moms - Hot Topics

  Preschool Teacher Accused of Putting Sleeping Meds in Kids' Cups

  Posted 11:04 PM 3/13/2013

  A preschool teacher in California allegedly drugged children in her class with a sleeping medicine.  Deborah Gratz was arrested and charged with child (More)