by Christine on January 13, 2012
We know all too well that a child is more keen to belly up to a bowl of sugar coated treats then they are to a bowl full of fruits and vegetables. Even as parents, we love the occasional sweet treat that we know is not doing any good for our health. Sadly, over the [...]
by Christine on January 11, 2012
There is one thing going on in the world that is heart breaking, childhood obesity. It is becoming something so common, that children who aren’t overweight are deemed too thin and unhealthy when the overweight children are becoming the “average”. As a parent, I feel obligated to ensure that childhood obesity doesn’t take over my [...]
by Annette on October 24, 2011
Halloween can be a rambunctious evening, with a lot going on. Kids not only love to get dressed up, but go around showing off their awesome costumes and collect an endless supply of candy.
With Halloween just around the corner, it was time to start preparing ourselves for this crazy night. Don’t let your Halloween get [...]
by Christine on October 4, 2011
These days, it seems that clothing manufacturers’ are making the legs of their dress slacks longer and longer. While the reasons for this are unclear, it is a fact that many people-especially those who buy their clothes off the rack-must have the legs of their dress slacks altered. MommyMatter knows this all too well and [...]
by Annette on September 14, 2011
Although the focus of parents and pediatricians is usually on treating head lice infestations, in this day of resistant head lice, which are requiring tougher treatments, it is probably even more important to teach your kids to avoid head lice.
And since head lice can’t jump from child to child or crawl in to your home, [...]
by Annette on September 12, 2011
Here are some fall dos and don’ts, plus tips to help your garden get a jump-start on spring. Here at MommyMatter, we are preparing ourselves for a long winter, which means preparing our gardens the right way. Check out all our tips for fall gardening now.
As autumn leaves drift by your window, it may be [...]
by Annette on June 27, 2011
Even though here at MommyMatter we are all female, we do understand the fundamentals of shaving. Bad habits are bumps on the road to a smooth shave. Learn the 4-step shaving routine to banish razor burn.
The perfect shave eludes many men each day. Maybe some shave too quickly with a worn-down razor blade. Maybe some [...]
by Christine on June 18, 2011
This morning, I woke up feeling very deathly. This is a common day for me, each and every month, and since I was a teen has always been my dreaded day. Most people who are around me regularly see this day coming as I have massive mood swings, anxiety and slight depression. I also begin [...]
by Christine on June 13, 2011
Over the years I have had many friends turn to me for advise on getting children to go to bed without the dreadful battle because I have always had children that go to bed at the same time everyday with minimal battle. Many have questioned how I did it and I always tell them I [...]
by Annette on May 25, 2011
With summer quickly approaching, it was time we put together some very important summer safety tips. Let’s all avoid the emergency rooms this summer and keep our families safe. Summer is one of the best times of year and keeping ourselves safe is an important thing. It no longer has to be a hard thing [...]