How to Manage Medical Expenses that Aren’t Covered by Health Insurance

How to Manage Medical Expenses that Aren’t Covered by Health Insurance

Raising kids is expensive. And there’s really no way around that. It’s worth every penny, of course. But it’s still expensive. And when you have a child that has medical needs? Then it can get really expensive- even with health insurance in place. So do you manage medical expenses that aren’t covered by health insurance? Well, we’re happy to partner with UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation to bring you this conversation. When your child has medical needs, your expenses will more than likely go up. But these are necessary expenses. When it comes to caring for children with special needs, there are different approaches you will need to take. As a parent or caregiver, you may need to treat the special needs child different from an ordinary…

Breastfeeding Success Tips for the First Six Weeks

Breastfeeding Success Tips for the First Six Weeks

Breastfeeding is tough. Though this is not universal, for some women it can be incredibly tough. But, if it’s not meant to work out- don’t stress yourself out. Don’t beat yourself up for it, either. Because breastfeeding is tough. If you’re thinking of breastfeeding, I want to share breastfeeding success tips for the first six weeks – with thanks to Amwell for sponsoring this conversation. I’ve already shared breastfeeding success tips for the first few days because those are also incredibly important. I made the decision to breastfeed Squeaker while I was still pregnant. And I had set an initial goal of 6 months. However, the first 24 hours after she was born? I was about ready to quit. I sat in my hospital bed…

6 Tips for Helping Kids Deal with Spring Allergies

6 Tips for Helping Kids Deal with Spring Allergies

I am participating in  Influence Central’s Ambassador program on behalf of Claritin®. This program is paid for by the Makers of Claritin® and I have received compensation for my participation. All opinions expressed are my own. Allergy season is upon us! And for some of us, it’s a year round thing. I have a family history of seasonal allergies, so I know that it’s something that I have to be mindful of when it comes to my kids. Thankfully, there’s the Smart Allergy Mom™ Toolkit by the makers of Children’s Claritin® to help me out. And here are 6 tips for helping kids with spring allergies. For people who suffer from allergies, spring and summer can be cruel seasons. On the one hand, it can…

How to Encourage Healthy Habits in Kids

How to Encourage Healthy Habits in Kids

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Mott’s®.  All opinions are mine alone. Creating a healthy home can be easier than you think. To start, make smart food choices, and help your child develop a positive relationship with healthy food. Your children will learn their “food smarts” from your example. 4 Ways to Encourage Healthy Habits in Kids One of the more difficult parts of raising healthy kids is feeding them nutritious food. Of course they want more cake and candy, they don’t want their broccoli, and they have no idea why a balanced meal is so vital. But don’t give up; there are lots of easy ways to encourage them to eat healthier. Get the Kids Involved in the Cooking…

How To Help Kids Deal with Stress
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How To Help Kids Deal with Stress

Kids have it so much easier than adults, right? That’s definitely what we’d like to believe. I mean, don’t you remember being in kindergarten and having playtime, snack time, and a nap? Kindergarten was the best! But, just because their lives seem like it’s all fun and games, doesn’t mean that kids are completely immune to stress. Some kids may have anxiety issues to deal with. Some kids may have parents who are divorcing. So how can we, as parents and caregivers, help kids deal with stress? Recognizing Signs of Stress in Kids -Physical Symptoms: Stressed children may exhibit physical symptoms, such as diarrhea, hives or rashes, restless sleep, changes in appetite, and /or nausea. -Emotional Psychological Symptoms: A stressed child may exhibit depression, excessive sensitivity, or…

Fun Summer Activities for Families

Fun Summer Activities for Families

Though there are still a few weeks of school left in NY, many are already making summer plans. Maybe you live in another part of the country and your summer break will be starting sooner. Whatever the case may be, I wanted to help you with bringing a few ideas for fun summer activities for families. And guess what? I’m also including a free family summer planner! It starts in May and ends with August. You’ll see more pages in the post so just keep reading! Whether you’ve already finalized your plans or you’re still in the midst of making them; I hope this post can be of use! We’ve already shared some of our top picks for family vacations. And I’ve tried to make…