Thanks to a roster of unfamiliar ingredients, most kids tend to stick their noses up at traditional sushi. Made with simple peanut butter and jelly, these rolls will feel a little more at home on your little ones plate. Ingredients 2 slices sandwich bread 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter or sunflower seed butter 2 tablespoons grape jelly Directions 1. Slice the [...]

Can’t get enough mac and cheese? Try this healthier version, made with sweet potato and whole wheat noodles.

By: Nicole Pelletiere Looking for a way to personalize your little one’s big debut?  Tiny Prints birth announcements are a fun and exciting way to share baby news with your loved ones.  From adorable polka dots to trendy fonts, elegant black and white, Tiny Prints will help you find an announcement that fits your family’s [...]

(CPSC news release) As the Independence Day holiday approaches and families enjoy time together in pools across the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is sharing some sobering statistics on the number of drownings during previous July 4th holidays. According to a news release: CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum is reminding parents and caregivers to [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere Independence Day just wouldn’t be the same without a colorful fireworks show, but they can be dangerous for your little one and somewhat frightening as well. Here are a few safety tips before watching the fireworks with your family this Fourth of July: -Do not let your children play with fireworks.  Many [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere Journey is the true story of author Stephen Mateo’s father,. Tomas Castellano, a 78-year-old husband and father.  He recounts his life as a teenager in Spain when the country was under Franco’s fascist dictatorship. The year is 1945 and Hitler’s trained soldiers wander the streets, killing anyone suspected of disloyalty to the [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere School is out and chances are, your child is going to want to spend a lot (if not all) of their time with you outdoors.  Whether it’s swimming, camping, or just being active under the sun, there are some important safety tips to keep in mind when enjoying everyone’s favorite season with [...]

From a press release: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning parents and caregivers about the dangers of placing babies to sleep in adult beds. A CPSC study published in the October issue of the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine found that placing babies to sleep in adult beds puts them at risk of [...]

It has been discovered that a brand of baby wipes is just as safe and hydrating as using water alone on a child’s skin. The study, conducted by the University of Manchester, was published in BioMed Central’s open-access journal BMC Pediatrics.  It compared Johnson’s Baby Extra Sensitive Wipes against cotton wool and water.  It was [...]