This post brought to you by Sam's Club. All opinions are 100% mine. I was lucky that my oldest child never got sick as a baby. But when my second baby came along, it was a whole new experience. I had a lot to learn about recognizing the signs and symptoms of illness. One day, I knew he was feeling miserable and feverish. I took his temperature and it was really, really high. We immediately sped to the emergency room where even the nurse got ...
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A Parent’s Playbook For Learning {Excerpt: Group Learning}
Mom Always Finds Out received assets for promotional use during the Parent's Playbook For Learning book tour. All opinions expressed are my own. A Parent's Playbook for Learning is a practical, detailed guide for parents (and teachers) understand how different personality types learn best. The book even includes a personality quiz and reveals how each of the 8 personality types naturally: Get organized, Get motivated, Approach new ...
How We Take the Hassle Out of Getting Kids Dressed For School
I used to spend a good 15 minutes every weekday morning running around the house like a madman searching for a pair of' clean socks or a specific pair of pants or a favorite shirt that my child just HAD to wear that day. Someone was usually in tears by the time we left for school. I began to dread school mornings. It's no fun to start the day stressed out. Getting dressed for school did not need to be such a hassle EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. Something ...
Helpful Potty Training Tips Starring Monsters U Pull-Ups
Mom Always Finds Out received Monsters U Pull-Ups for review purposes, but was under no obligation to write a blog post. All opinions expressed are my own and are based on personal experiences with potty training tips. This blog post may contain affiliate links. First things first. You may be wondering if your child is ready to be potty trained. Answer a few easy questions and find out if now is a good time to start potty training. Take the ...
TV Tipovers: What Every Parent Needs To Know
This blog post about flat panel TV mounts is brought to you by Sanus and Safe Kids Worldwide. All opinions expressed are my own. Sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment. Many American homes now have at least one flat panel TV. Watching television is a fun way to entertain the family, but most parents are unaware of the very real safety hazard a flat panel TV can be for kids. They can easily tip over when bumped or pulled, toppling ...
My Babyproof Fail! + HUGGIES® Keeps Babies Happy and Dry
This post brought to you by HUGGIES. All opinions are 100% mine. My house is fairly babyproof. The outlets have covers, my cabinets and drawers have safety latches on them, and we don't have any breakable knick-knacks lying around. But active babies and toddlers can always find a way to get to the things they want. Or at least TRY. I found out that it can be scary sometimes! I have a secret spot in my bedroom dresser top drawer, way in the ...
Are You a Cyber Smart Parent? Tips and a Quiz! #CyberSafe (sponsored)
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. June is one of the best months of the year. School is out for the summer and my kids are all home, ready for me to entertain them 24/7. This month is National Internet Safety Month. I think it's a great time to think about internet safety because I know my kids will want to ...
Choosing the Right Car Seat For Your Child + Chicco NextFit Car Seat
Disclosure: I wrote this review while participating in a campaign for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Chicco and I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. I have four children, which means we have owned a great many car seats over the past decade. Every time I had a baby, I got a little pickier about the car seat I wanted to buy. Past experience had taught me what car seat features I liked best, plus I always ...
Helpful Apps for Busy Parents
There are lots of helpful apps for busy parents out there. Apps can turn your smartphone into a baby monitor, help you manage your family finances, teach your preschooler, monitor your child's internet browsing and much more! I have checked out the following apps and wanted to share what I learned about them with you. The apps range in price from FREE to paid (none are over $5 at the moment, though). Be sure to check for compatibility with ...
