The dangers of BPA (bisphenol-A) have been all over the news lately. In fact, one of my recent parenting tips was a guest post about BPA free bottles.
So if you are anything like me, you are standing in front of your open kitchen cabinet staring at the rainbow of your investment in BPA inside and […]

Today’s parenting tips are authored by Angie. Angie and her husband, Randy, own and operate DiapersEtc.com, which is an online business committed to bringing high quality diapering products, organic baby toys, skincare and clothing, and non-toxic baby products into environmentally friendly households. Diapers Etc. also carries BPA free bottles and children’s products.
Is BPA Safe for […]

Building self esteem in our children is part of a parent’s job. If you have a daughter, this job is made even more difficult because of the media.
This commercial by Dove may be a bit extreme - but it summarizes all of the body image messages that our daughters are being bombarded with. Messages […]

Where can I find dairy free Rice Krispie Treats?
Nowadays, dairy allergy is very common in children. Unfortunately, the pre-packaged Kellogg’s Rice Krispie Treats bars contain dairy (according to the Kellogg’s website). Does that mean that milk allergic children cannot eat Rice Krispie Treats?
Well, the answer is yes and no. Children with dairy allergy cannot safely […]

I was not always germophobic. Once upon a time - when we had only 1 kid, I never took cover at the sound of a sniffle. Exposure builds immunity was my rationale. I put up a tough front.
Three kids later (four in total), I have done a complete 180. Why? Because there is no […]