The Palm Beach County Library System is offering special library hours on Sunday, September 23 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Lantana Road Branch. The event is designed to provide a quieter and calmer environment for special needs children, teens and their families. Families with children ages 0-17 are invited to visit the […]
Nap-Know-How
BY SARAH LYONS Have you ever seen the kids sleeping in strollers at the mall or even an amusement park, clearly not bothered by the noise or what is going on around them? Before I became a mother, I assumed getting a child to nap was as simple as giving the child a space to […]
Boy or Girl? Gender Reveal Ideas
Waiting up to twenty long weeks to find out the gender of your baby can seem like an eternity! From throwing a party to spreading the news via mail or facebook, Gender Reveals are a hot new trend in spreading the news. Here are some ideas to tell everyone the gender of your baby. 1. […]
Budget After Baby
BY SARAH LYONS Babies cost a lot of money! Diapers, formula, clothes, and baby gear can take a huge chunk out of your monthly budget. Some families find that with the cost of child care or reducing to a single income makes the adjustment even more difficult than expected. Here are some tips to cut […]
PB Picks – September 2018
As a mom who has too many socks and not enough pairs! SockSync features a combination of a laundry basket and a spinning top, aka Spinner. The Spinner houses eight cylindrical openings, the SockSync Cups, that are designed to perfectly fold a pair of socks and positioned to drop them right into the basket. Quick […]
Seven Ways to Start the School Year Right
By Janeen Lewis School bells will soon be ringing, and while that means no more sleeping in or lazy days at the pool, welcoming structure and routine back into family life helps get kids who are reluctant to return to school more motivated to go. With a positive attitude and a few back to school […]
Make the Grade with Back-to-School Lunches
Back-to-school time means it’s back to being busy before, during and after school, so it’s time for parents and kids to create new routines. From early wakeup calls to shuttling kids to school and activities, ease the morning mayhem by incorporating a simple meal-planning strategy. As a parent, look for fresh, make-ahead options your kids […]
PB Picks – August 2018 – Back to School
Mead is introducing their very first line of affordable, quality personal laminators for use in the classroom and home. Check out the Mead® 9.5” HeatSeal® Pro Thermal Laminator (also available in 12.5” size). So many great uses from crafts to calendars to preserving your child’s artwork and other mementos. Features of this new line include: […]
Smart Ways to Fuel Kids this Summer
Parents may be wondering how to ensure their children are staying hydrated, maintaining healthy diets and getting the nutrients they need during the summer months. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the reality is one out of two kids ages 9 and up are missing […]
Summer Survival Insect Repellant and Sunscreen Guide
BY DR. Scott Fisch, DO, FAAP Living in a place where millions come to vacation each year most definitely has its benefits. Unfortunately, enjoying the year round sunshine does come at a cost. Whether it is protecting yourself and your children from the harmful rays of the sun, or surviving the almost constant onslaught from […]