What You Need to Know About Toddler and Preschooler Mattresses

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  Your toddler or preschooler may be small, but she needs and deserves a comfortable mattress just like you. Though the amount of sleep children need is greater than adults, the qualities that make a good mattress are the same no matter the size of the sleeper. By taking a look at safety and comfort
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Get Up and Move!

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  I’ve never been an exercise junkie. I have friends that are avid runners, pro hikers, and even cyclers. Our family enjoys being active though, just as a family instead of separate pursuits.  While we love the outdoors when possible, many day to day factors may keep us indoors. So it has always been a
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How to Squeeze a Workout into Your Homeschool Day

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  I enjoy working out. It keeps me feeling energetic, and takes away the “grumpies.” Yet, when you are homeschooling a large family from early morning until late in the afternoon, it can be really hard to sneak in a workout.   Exercise We Need Our bodies require several different kinds of exercise. Stretching keeps
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National Salad Month

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Grab a head of lettuce and a fork – it’s time to celebrate greens! Why is it crucial to munch on green vegetables? Vegetables are important when living a healthy lifestyle. They improve your health in general, and keep your body nice and strong. Green vegetables are full of antioxidants; these are vitamins that help
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Having Fun With Food Labels

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  Since March is National Nutrition Month, it is the perfect time to incorporate a lesson or two on nutrition. No matter what ages your children are, there are ways to teach them about the foods and drinks they consume each day and why they matter. One fun way to do this is to make
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Celery Month

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  Why did the gardener quit? Because his CELERY wasn’t high enough!   National Celery Month… Did you even know there was an entire month dedicated to Celery? Me either! But in honor of this honorable mention, I have three unique ways to celebrate this momentous month.   Craft Time! It is almost spring. I
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Teeth for Keeps

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  February is Dental Health Month! Use this opportunity to instruct and encourage your homeschool students on the importance of taking care of their teeth. Here are a few suggested dental health activities to promote teeth for keeps.   Types of Teeth There are four different types of teeth that help perform different jobs. They
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Dental Hygiene Tips for Children

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  Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. The content in this post includes my personal opinions as a mom and is not meant to diagnose, treat, or prevent any health conditions. In recent years I have noticed a growing trend of more and more children having extensive dental work. I’m not referring to one
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