As a mother, you are always tempted to worry about your children and it is even more worrisome when your child suffers from severe allergies. They could be foodborne, airborne or contact allergies (contact dermatitis), but in any case, if they are severe, your initial reaction is panic and after that, an inordinate amount of attention given to that child. You literally smother them with attention to the point where they feel boxed in. That is no way for you to live life and it certainly isn’t good for your child. So how can you avoid being a smother mother? Here are a few tips that just might help. Read more

Attending their first music festival is something that your children will remember forever. In fact, you probably have fond memories of attending your first concert. With that being said, it doesn’t hurt to take some simple precautions in advance. Doing so will help your son or daughter stay safe and have fun, and will put your mind at ease as a parent. Here are some commonsense tips for teens attending their first (or perhaps even second or third!) music festival. Read more

As a mother, you want to know that you are doing the very best for your baby in everything from nutrition to clothing to providing the nurturing care each child needs to thrive in a very big and very new world. For forty weeks that infant was safe, warm and cozy in mom’s womb and now there are sensual stimuli that can scare a baby if not handled properly. With all that in mind, being a mom can be a monumental task and when we are let down by the brands we have learned to trust, where do we turn for guidance? Read more