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This post is sponsored by KidSnips. In our over-scheduled, fast-paced world, our children have very little time to slow down and decompress. While they may like to relax in front of a screen, it may not be the best way for them to relieve stress. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});...

Motherhood is shock to many moms. As we work to create our families, we sometimes tend to feel like we are losing our sense of self in the process. The woman we once knew is evolving. Our ideas of how motherhood would be is very different from the reality. Our...

Sponsored by KidSnips Does your child have ADHD or are they just sleep deprived? New research has parents asking that question. In the 8 year period between 2003 and 2011, the number of children with ADHD climbed around 40 percent. According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in ten...

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Article sponsored by KidSnips for Momma Cuisine.  Making a decision to have a baby is a huge crossroads for young couples.  You may be considering when and where you want to have your baby and raise your children.  A new, just released study has information on where you can do...

Article provided and sponsored by KidSnips As your child returns to school this month, they may join their classmates in a trend that is happening nationwide.  School systems are doing lice checks in an effort to prevent outbreaks in the classroom.   (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); September is National...

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This post contains affiliate links. Prices subject to change without notice. School is back in sesh and parents and kids are running around making sure to get every item on the school list to be ready for school. But there are a few things not on that list that will help...

Sponsored by KidSnipsWatching the Eclipse in Chicago with Kids The countdown is on for this month's big scientific phenomenon, one that hasn't been seen in the continental United States in 40 years and won't be seen again for decades.  The total eclipse of the sun will be August 21st and will...

I love including my kids in my business and brand and I am so happy to work with brands who allow me to work and be a mom. Kenmore and Momma Cuisine have been partners for about 4 years and I love that I was able to bring my daughters...

This post is an advertisement.  Read along to find some of the coolest braids around Chi-town this summer! Visit us for more details and styles that you like, and KidSnips will be happy to work on your summer style! (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); French Fish Tail Bun:   Step...

For all the babies born this past fall and winter, it is time to throw down the bottle and begin their foodie journey with introduction to solid foods and eventual self-feeding. Healthy eating habits are established at a very young age so this transition period is critical to your child’s...

Fathers are considered to be the backbone of a family. He works hard to fulfill all the needs of his family. The sad part is that unlike mother’s day, father’s day isn’t celebrated with the same enthusiasm. In fact, most of us usually fail to remember father’s day. If you...

When it comes to parenting, doing chores with kids is probably the biggest life lesson your children will learn at a young age. Not only this will help them to learn some important household work but also it will create a sense of responsibility. In addition to this, chores also...

The Straight Goop On Sunscreen This post is an advertisement for ThinkBaby Sport With summer upon us, even if it doesn’t quite seem like it, folks need to start thinking about sunscreen. Okay, let’s dispel that concept first. UVA rays are the same whether it’s January or August, so you should consider sunscreen...

Flickr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Designing a child’s bedroom is the perfect place to exercise your creative talents. Not only is this the exact location where you’re going to get away with our flights into decors fantasy without even raising an eyebrow, but it’s a great way to encourage...

More and more families are opting to homeschool their children. We highlighted Natasha Nicholes in our Spring/Summer issue of GEM Food Mag to see how she balances and takes advantages of daily activities to teach her adorable children in an everyday life setting.  Turn to page 23 for the full story....

Episode 1: Savoring Family Life on MommaCuisineTV  Subscribe to MommaCuisineTV on YouTube Do you have a Roku Player? Get the Momma Cuisine Roku Channel for free today!  TV cooking personality, Johanna M. Cook is Momma Cuisine and she has started an all new real-life series called, "Savoring Family Life".  About...

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Image source Getting healthier as a family is much easier than getting healthy alone. There are no two ways about it. That’s not all, though, because upping your health game as a family unit, you know, going through the strides like brothers in arms is also the best way to...