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August 30, 2019 •
Cover Story, Current Issue, Expert Advice •
Neb Dolovacki •
Comments Off on Raising Confident Daughters
In the tween and teen years, it’s mission critical to instill confidence in our young, impressionable girls. How can you help raise your daughter to have high self-esteem, self worth and confidence? Teenage girls today are likely more challenged to maintain a positive self-esteem than when their moms were their age. Our society and the [&hellip...
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August 28, 2017 •
Current Issue, Expert Advice •
MarmaladeMag •
Comments Off on If Your Teenager is spending countless hours posting and scrolling on social media, here’s some reassurance
I’m sure most parents are at least somewhat familiar with the various social media platforms (Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter) into which their teens invest a seemingly inordinate amount of energy and focus. I’m equally confident that many moms and dads...
March 26, 2017 •
Expert Advice •
MarmaladeMag •
Comments Off on Swimming Safety
Whether it’s a pool, lake or ocean, kids love to make a splash. But before you cannonball into the water, plan ahead and keep in mind important safety tips. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about 10 people die of accidental...
March 26, 2017 •
Expert Advice •
MarmaladeMag •
Comments Off on Kids Behaving Badly. Is Your Child Out of Control?
As I write this, I am thinking of one poor mom (let’s call her Sarah) whose daughter, Kaitlin (her name is also changed) was in my son’s first grade class. In the early part of the school year, her 6-year-old was often openly defiant and disobedient...
October 28, 2016 •
Expert Advice, November 2016 •
MarmaladeMag •
Comments Off on Taking a Shot at Calming Needle Fears
No doubt the very thought of getting a shot can cause a child to have a meltdown in the doctor’s office. Even the very sight of needles can make the toughest moms and dads squirm. Kids tend to fear getting shots once they realize and understand that the...
August 29, 2016 •
Expert Advice, September 2016 •
MarmaladeMag •
Comments Off on The Importance of Vaccinations for Children of All Ages
Whether you have a newborn or toddler or school age children, it is important to make sure that your children ages 0 to 18 are up-to-date with their vaccinations. With back to school and fall just around the corner, knowing whether or not your child is in...
August 29, 2016 •
Expert Advice, September 2016 •
MarmaladeMag •
Comments Off on Swimming Safety
Whether it’s a pool, lake or ocean, kids love to make a splash. But before you cannonball into the water, plan ahead and keep in mind important safety tips. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about 10 people die of accidental...
July 7, 2016 •
August 2016, Expert Advice, Health •
MarmaladeMag •
Comments Off on Beating the Summer Ear Infection
(HINT: WATCH OUT FOR WATER, TINY OBJECTS AND, YES, BUGS) Unlike the ear infection that is caused by a cold or fl u, the summer ear infection, caused by swimming and foreign objects making their way into your child’s ear, is quite different and requires...
July 7, 2016 •
August 2016, Expert Advice •
MarmaladeMag •
Comments Off on Summer Swimming Safety
Whether it’s a pool, lake or ocean, summer is the time to make a splash. But before you cannonball into the water, plan ahead and keep in mind important safety tips. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about 10 people die of...
July 7, 2016 •
August 2016, Expert Advice •
MarmaladeMag •
Comments Off on I Wish I Would Have Thought Of (Before Sending My Child Off to Kindergarten)
Every mom I know has experienced more than a little nervousness when sending their child off to kindergarten – whether their son or daughter is preparing for their first-ever classroom experience or they are more “seasoned” schoolgoers having been to...
