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On a typical day, kids in the age group of 8-18 years enjoy at least 5 hours of screen time, sometimes more. Today, if we Google “kids screen time” there are hundreds of expert articles about why screen time should be limited for kids, and how too much screen time damages the brain. Children who watch too much TV, for…

Lifestyle

Getting Your Kids Ready For Camp – 6 Things Not to Forget!

PTPAAugust 10, 2016

My daughter leaves for camp in only a few days and as you might guess the house is a flurry of activity as we prepare for the trip and we pull together all of the things that she will need to make sure that her stay at the week-long camp is a successful one. As we have been preparing for…

Health & Wellness

How to Keep your Kids Safe from the Sun – Sun Safety Tips

PTPAJuly 20, 2016

As the sun gets hotter and the days grow longer, most people want to hang out outdoors, especially the kids. It is so much more fun to do things outside than swelter in the heat stuck inside the house. While being outside is great and definitely guarantees the necessary dose of vitamin D that helps absorb calcium and strong bones,…

Being a Mom Everyday Parenting

Mentally Preparing for Back To School #BTS

PTPASeptember 8, 2014

Back to school is here! Parents everywhere are celebrating, but children maybe struggling with this change. After a long summer break of freedom and fun, the idea of homework and school can cause stress and anxiety in your children. To help your children have less stressful and more positive return to school, its important to prepare them mentally as well…

Being a Mom Everyday Parenting

Top 10 Back to School Tips for Parents with Young Kids

PTPAJuly 29, 2014

It’s almost that time again! Back-to-School time is looming. Us Parents are trying to prepare to send our Littles to back to school, or off to school for the first time and all the stores are starting to advertise their Back-to-School sales. Back-to-School can be a little bit daunting. In fact, it can be down right terrifying, especially to those sending…

Health & Wellness

5 Easy Tips For Summer Weight Loss (The Easy Way)

PTPAJune 24, 2014

Bring on summer! The school year has almost ended and that brings a more relaxed environment around my house. Woohoo! No more making lunches, doing homework or fighting about bedtime. Chill the drinks, light the bbq and grab the loungers. Bring on summer! How come my jeans are too tight? Nothing, and I mean nothing, feels better than summer! Sunshine,…

Everyday Parenting For the Kids Lifestyle

Rainy Day Activities for the Whole Family

PTPAApril 10, 2014

So, it’s spring time! The snow is melting and the weather is warming up. You wake to hear the birds chirping outside your window, signaling that spring has truly sprung. You jump out of bed, excited to start the day. Maybe you could go for a walk, or blow bubbles with the kids in the front yard. You draw back…

Everyday Parenting Just Between Us Travel

10 Tips on Travelling with Kids This Summer!

PTPAJune 20, 2013

Travelling with Little Ones? No problem! With summer in full-swing and many family vacations and road trips, you need to plan and think ahead so that you survive the trip there and truly enjoy your vacation. These are things that I lived by when both of my girls were little and it worked because both of my girls started travelling…

Everyday Parenting Just Between Us

Infant Ear Piercing: Did You Do It?

PTPAApril 17, 2013

Infant Ear Piercing. This a touchy subject. In my opinion, as a mom, only you know what is best for your children. When it comes down to infant ear-piercing, you can expect mixed opinions. This topic comes up because both of my girls have pierced ears. When my little one had just hit the two-month mark, we were happy to…

Home & Garden Just Between Us

Spring Cleaning Tips from the Most Organized Man in America

PTPAMarch 25, 2013

Spring is officially here! When it comes to getting organized, Spring Cleaning is only second to New Year’s Resolutions as a source of excitement and anxiety for homeowners everywhere. Before it gets too warm, now is the perfect time for a deep cleaning before you’ll be spending the bulk of your time outside. Here are my suggestions to make the…

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