This is a product-provided, sponsored conversation that contains affiliate links. I received one bottle of Colief Infant Drops for my own personal use. All opinions, text and experiences are my own. Yours may vary. When I was a new mom for the very first time I prepared myself incredibly well, or so I thought. I had watched every birthing show and read every pregnancy & baby book recommended. The…
This post is sponsored by Campbell Soup Company Heart disease runs in my family. In fact, not 10 feet from where I’m typing this, my Grandfather died of a heart attack. I am reminded daily. That’s one of the many reasons after having children that I have decided to take steps to get healthy. That includes heart healthy. I’ve struggled…
Dr. Edward Marut of Fertility Centers of Illinois shares tips to help couples conceive. If you’re hoping to have a baby in 2014, there a few bad habits that you’ll want to break. These changes will not only improve your health, but also give you a fertility boost. “For couples trying to conceive, making some changes for the New Year can have a huge impact,” explains Dr.…
I have received information and products from McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., the makers of TYLENOL®. The opinions stated are my own. This is a sponsored post for SheSpeaks. Today I’m SMILING IT FORWARD™ because there’s nothing in this world that makes me happier than seeing the smile of a happy, healthy child. Shortly before Preschool came to an end last spring my son Vincent caught a horrible virus that landed…
October is a tough time for those looking to keep their healthy eating on track (the caramel apples are kind of healthy, right?) We all know how sinfully delicious Halloween can be. Dietitian Kimberly Gomer from the renowned health center Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa has created 10 family-friendly Spooktacular Tips to keep in mind this Halloween. Solving every craving from Halloween parties to shopping for candy, these tricky…
“Today, October 15th, 2013 officially marks International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, a day of remembrance for pregnancy loss and infant death which includes miscarriage, stillbirth, SIDS, or the death of a newborn. The National Institute of Health estimates 26,000 stillbirths out of the 4 million births per year in the United States, meaning one in every 160 births results in a stillborn. These statistics can change dramatically with your help!…
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The below content is sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur’s Headfirst! Expert Advice on Lice campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. It’s almost that time again! The back to school season is just around the corner, and with that comes preparing for a new teacher, a new classroom and a new year. One thing that parents may not prepare for is…
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of DulcoEase® Pink™. The opinions and text are all mine. If you’re pregnant or had children before you know that a lot of moms like to gloss over the truth a little bit when it comes to what goes on with your body during your third trimester, and after you’ve given birth. Maybe some are just shy. After birthing 3 children,…
Hip Dysplasia affects thousands of babies a year. Left undetected, it can cause hip arthritis and is the cause of over 10% of hip replacements in the U.S. Pediatric Orthopedist Dr. Charles Price has been asked about hip dysplasia by many new parents and offers this information on the condition. Dr. Price is head of the International Hip Dysplasia Institute which was founded by Larry the Cable Guy and his wife Cara after…
