We’re excited to share some great KidKupz news with all of you. As of September, you will be able to find KidKupz medicine dispensing cups at over 5,000 Walgreens stores nationwide! Read the rest of this entry »
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KidKupz™ takes the ick out of sick™! The inspired creation of a mother-grandmother team, KidKupz™ provides parents with a safe and easy way of administering liquid medicines – and simultaneously offers children a treat that makes taking medicine enjoyable! This truly unique product was inspired by company president and co-founder Jill Addeo's late stepfather, who was a volunteer on the pediatric floor at a major New York hospital. His work there exposed him to the difficulties children face when taking necessary medication. He spoke often of wishing that he could find a way to make the process easier. In 2006, Jill and her mother, Jo-Ann devised an ingenious way to make his dream a reality: KidKupz™.
KidKupz Hits Walgreens’ Shelves!
Posted August 18th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »
Posted in Children's Health, In the Media, KidKupz News
The Latest on BPA
Posted January 27th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »In December, I reached out to encourage all of you to let the FDA know that we want BPA banned from our food packaging. It seems as though they are listening. Take a look…
Posted in Children's Health, Healthy Eating & Nutrition, In the Media
There’s a New Movement in Town
Posted November 19th, 2009 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »We are all aware of the recent, constant reminders to wash our hands often and use hand sanitizers as a back-up but did you know there is an actual movement afoot to end hand shaking?
Posted in Children's Health, In the Media, Kids' Safety, Parenting Tips
Ever Wonder Where These Long-Awaited Vaccines Come From?
Posted November 5th, 2009 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »It seems that lately, not an hour can go by without a mention of the H1N1 virus…whether it be on TV, in the papers, or just in our everyday conversations. When is the vaccine going to be available? Should we have our children vaccinated and if so, should it be the shot or the nasal mist? I feel like sometimes it’s so easy to just get caught up in whatever is the latest “mom chat” or the latest doctor interview on the morning news shows.
Posted in Children's Health, In the Media, Kids' Safety, Parenting Tips
Mythbusters’ Myths about H1N1
Posted November 2nd, 2009 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »With the H1N1 (or swine flu) becoming more commonplace, a lot of fear and misconceptions are surfacing. So, who should come to the rescue to bust these myths? The Discovery Channel’s Mythbusters, of course! Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Children's Health, In the Media, Kids' Safety, Parenting Tips
Is Screaming and Yelling the New Spanking?
Posted October 23rd, 2009 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »In a New York Times article by Hilary Stout entitled, For Some Parents, Shouting is the New Spanking, the writer sheds light on the fact that while spanking is largely considered to be socially unacceptable, more and more parents are admitting that they have taken to yelling and screaming at their children…and then there’s the guilt.
Posted in In the Media, Parenting Tips
Guidelines for H1N1 Vaccine
Posted September 30th, 2009 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »Just thought I would share this video from the Today show. The CDC has just come out with their official recommendations for the H1N1 vaccine. You can also check out www.cdc.gov/flu
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Posted in Children's Health, In the Media, Parenting Tips
Keeping Your Kids Safe from Swine Flu (H1N1)
Posted September 3rd, 2009 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »With today’s CDC case study release that swine flu deaths are higher in older kids, safe health practices are more important than ever. The federal government’s report states that “one in 13 U.S. swine flu (H1N1) deaths have been children and most of the kids have been of school age.” How can you keep your kids safe and protected?
Posted in Children's Health, In the Media, Kids' Safety, Parenting Tips
Send Your Kid Back to School with the KidKupz Contest!
Posted August 6th, 2009 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »Want to try out KidKupz BEFORE flu season kicks in? KidKupz and Barefoot Mommies is hosting a Back to School contest featuring a KidKupz gift pack as well as other goodies that will make going back to school easier for parents and fun for kids! There a bunch of ways to win, so check out Barefoot Mommies for details. Open to US & Canada residents. Contest ends 8/23 at 11:59 pm CST . Enter today!
Posted in Events, In the Media, KidKupz News, KidKupz in the Community
Eyes Wide Open
Posted July 2nd, 2009 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »Recently, a parent at my children’s school told me about an episode of the series Frontline on PBS. The episode is entitled “Growing Up Online – Just how radically is the internet transforming the experience of childhood.” This parent insisted that it was something every parent should see. My first reaction was that it was premature given that my children are only 10 and 9. They do spend some time on a computer but one that is in a common room in our house, not unattended in their bedrooms. We have all sorts of parental controls installed and only my 10 year old is allowed email and only to a very limited number of addresses. The truth is, he’s not even that interested in anything on line other than looking up sports trivia or some online sports games. I know that their desire for rabid emailing and text messaging awaits me but I just didn’t think it was something to worry about just yet.
A few months later, I came across the PBS website while doing some research on another subject and there I found video links to the Frontline episodes and took a look. I consider myself to be pretty aware of what’s going on in the world and very in touch with what my children are up to and still, I was shocked. I urge you all to watch it when you have a chance, not for the shock value, but because I’m a believer that it’s always best to have your eyes wide open.
Posted in In the Media, Parenting Tips
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