October 2012
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10/31/12Take a stand against Big ChemicalMom blogger Paige Wolf believes its time to update outdated federal laws regulating the chemical industry by passing the Safe Chemicals act. |
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10/29/12Stream of consciousness: cozy and safeFor "Stream of Consciousness Sunday," mom blogger Rachée Fagg spent five minutes typing what makers her feel cozy and safe. Here's what she came up with. |
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10/26/126 months to lifeMom blogger Jeanne McCullough finds that parenthood has given her a new empathy, not only for children but for all people. |
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10/24/12Will you check their Halloween candy?Mom blogger M.B. Sanok checks her kids' Halloween candy out of habit more than real fear -- or maybe the motive is a sweet tooth. |
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10/22/12Candy on a rollMom blogger Marion Kase confesses to raiding her kids' Halloween candy, and to her dislike of the classic treat that rhymes with "footsie." |
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10/19/12Candy without junk? It’s UNREALHealth foods blogger Trina O'Boyle recommends a new candy called UREAL. It leaves out many unhealthy ingredients found in traditional chocolate and peanut butter cups. |
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10/17/12Celebrating back to schoolWith four children and one on the way, mom blogger EJ Curran was happy to see her kids waiting for their school bus and proud to have survived the summer. |
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10/15/12Random acts of kindness to momsOn her weekly grocery ordeal with the kids, mom blogger Stephanie Anderson receives a random act of kindness. She calls for moms to do more of these good deeds. |
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10/12/12When the first born becomes the older sibling: children's books to help with the transitionMom blogger Marissa Kiepert Truong has found books that incorporate important ideas as her daughter gets ready for the birth of her new little brother. |
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10/10/12Fall is in the airFall is when the frizz takes a break and on Sunday, each game is celebrated as if it were the BIG game. |
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10/08/12Have fun & learn with Frankenweenie! — free printables + sensory friendly screening infoMomMom blogger Lisa Lightner links to activities for the animated dog monster movie and notes AMC has scheduled it for sensory screenings. |
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10/05/12Hey kids, can you hear me now?One in five teens experiences hearing loss. Parents can improve kids' hearing health by requiring them to turn down their headphone volume. |
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10/03/12Breaking up with your pediatricianWhen the pediatrician didn't support her breastfeeding practices, mom blogger Sandra Telep decided it was time to change doctors. |
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10/01/12What to do with a gift of peaches: cobbler!Mom blogger Raya Fagg chose Paula Dean's recipe, and used Bisquick. Skip the vanilla, she advises. |


















