We give our picks for the best summer pools and tips for staying safe from germs and drowning. We love the
Li’l Squirt Baby Pool from One Step Ahead–the best for kids who are timid about pools or if you just want to splash around ($19.95) and the Soft Seat Baby Pool with Canopy from One Step Ahead–the bottom of the pool really is soft so no rocks poke your baby from below and the canopy (see pic below) helps cut the sun’s glare (only $14.95). Read on for tips and listen for our other suggestions: (more…)

 

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Do the summer days scare you? So much time and no structure? Dr. Byran Korth discusses how to adjust to a summer schedule and what kinds of things to do with your kids to make the days fun and interesting for all of you.

 

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Claire Lerner from Zero to Three discusses blowing things out of proportion and going off the deep end. How do we get back to normal and how do we keep ourselves from blowing up the next time? Like the Hulk says “Don’t Make Me Angry. You Won’t Like Me When I Am Angry!”

 

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Keeping food safe is important for everyone in the family, but even more so for small children.  Listen to tips to keep your food safe.  Then check the Partnership for Food Safety for more tips.

 

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Having a sense of humor is incredibly important. We talk to Ellen Reddick of the Impact Factory about the affect of humor on our children socially, emoionally, mentally, and even physically. (more…)

 

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Dr. Kari Lawrence has a thriving OB/GYN practice in one of the states with the highest birth rates. She talks to us about why she decided to leave her practice to be home with the kids and what she is learning about motherhood now.

 

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Learn how to care for the common injuries kids suffer with Dr. Alton L. Thygerson, author of over 40 books including BLAST! Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training.

 

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Sarah, a listener and first-time mom describes her fear of germs and her child and how she found out that some germs actually help your child. She tells us about the research and what you can do to avoid asthma, cancer and other diseases by being a little less healthy.

We’ve also got TOTALLY CUTE jewelry for your baby that is actually a safety device. Baby Emi’s Cambodian Jingle Bells jewelry, fashion and function meet in an adorable way. (more…)

 

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With gas prices so high, summer fun seems too expensive. Here are some ways to have fun without going broke at the gas pump. We are also giving away a SnapNGo–the coolest thing to help you install car seats without scratching up your hands! (more…)

 

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Did you know that more people die from preventable injuries than from any disease?  Today, we talk to Dr. Alton L. Thygerson about the most dangerous things for our children.  He is the author of over 40 books including BLAST!  Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training.  Next week, we talk about how to take care of common injuries.

 

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Jami Kent tells us if it is wise to relax our kid’s sleeping patterns during the summer months and how to deal with the fact that it is light when kids go to bed.

Check out the pictures of the cabinets that Shelly helped Nancy build in her laundry room! (more…)

 

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A child can drown in 1 inch of water. We talk about how to secure and keep your child safe from the threat of water during the hot summer and in the home. Listen and learn what you MUST know to keep your baby safe. Then, we learn about some fun gifts for Father’s Day from Laurie at Pregnancy Gram.

Note From Nancy: This topic is very close to my heart because my cousin’s baby drown in the bathtub with her just feet away. There are some things you MUST know and MUST do to keep your child safe. Summer is dangerous so learn how to keep your baby safe.  Here is a life vest that works to keep the baby upright brought by our favorite One Step Ahead. Make sure you use the right kind so you don’t compound the problems.

 

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Listen to the author of the Potty Training in One Day book. Tricia and Nancy are heading into the potty training stages with their daughters and after prolonged experiences with their sons, they are both looking for a better way. Narmin Parpia explains what a mom needs to do to decide if she is ready for this very structured approach to potty training. Listen and Learn!

 

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