*This post is sponsored by Children’s Advil. * When your child comes down with a fever, do you ever feel like you’re just guessing when it comes to treating it? Well, you’re not alone. Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, the makers of Children’s Advil, recently conducted two surveys of more than 1,000 parents and 250 pediatricians […]
Health Mart Pharmacy Champions of Care Challenge!
**This is a sponsored post on behalf of Health Mart in which I was compensated. ** Each day, Health Mart pharmacists are working to make their communities healthier. Do you know someone who is making your community healthier? Whether it’s a friend, neighbor, family member or co-worker, Health Mart is awarding $50,000 in grants to a […]
Preeclampsia Awareness
How much do you know about preeclampsia? Today I am sharing with you a very special guest post on the subject from a fellow blogger mama who knows firsthand about preeclampsia. Thank you so much to Sarah from Finnegan and The Hughes: I woke up one morning and knew something was wrong. It was only […]
Parent’s Read: Stress Free Kids, A Parent’s Guide to Helping Build Self-Esteem, Manage Stress, and Reduce Anxiety in Children.
Life is hectic and busy for all of us, including kids. That means stress, and while it’s easy to think kids are oblivious or ambivalent to it, in reality they’re not. Lori Lite, a former contestant on the TV show “Shark Tank,” has just released a great book that I think all parents should check […]
Five Tips for Cold and Flu Season from Robitussin and “COUGHequences” Twitter Party
If you haven’t been hit by a cold as of yet and got your flu shot for the season, you’re off to a good start, because cold and flu season has arrived and it’s not a merry sort of season! Did you know that common colds can be caused by over 200 different viruses? The […]
Caring Bridge Connects Families and Friends During Times of Need
*I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for CaringBridge. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.* With so much love and joy surrounding the holidays, it’s important to take the time to share your support with friends and family in need. The holidays can be an especially […]
CSPAN Q & A with Dr. Hassan Tetteh, MD, MPA, MBA, FACS
I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Hassan Tetteh at the 2013 Champions for Kids Conference in Fayetteville, AR just last week. As a cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in heart and lung transplants, he is going to be featured next week on Dec. 1 on CSPAN for a Q & A with Brian Lamb on his […]
World Prematurity Day and RSV Awareness for Preemies
“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for MedImmune. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.” Nov. 17 is World Prematurity Day and as a mom, I want to take the time to raise awareness and educate other parents or parents-to-be about the specialized health needs preterm babies […]
eMeals Planning is a Life (and Time) Saver!
Halloween is over and we all know what means; the holidays are nigh! The planning, the cooking, the clean up, the shopping, the wrapping, what to get everyone, families, friends, stress, stress and more stress. Stop. Breathe. Take a few more deep breaths. And now I am going to tell you about eMeals. eMeals is […]
One Year Since Hurricane Sandy and Many Children Are Still Struggling
Oct. 29 marks the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy that devastated a large portion of the Northeast corridor of the US. This is a great opportunity to focus on disaster preparedness and how to protect our most precious assets: children. Many children are still struggling with the intense fears and stress brought on by […]
