If your family is anything like mine, then summer throws your normal school year routine right out the window. Of course, our kids aren’t heading out to class but that’s not the only thing that changes at my house. Sleep schedules, bedtime routines, meal times, reading time, eating habits and some semblance of a dress code…all of these things seem to take on a life of their own at my house come Summer vacation. 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™.
How to Get “Back to School”
Posted August 10th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »
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How To Make Assigning Chores Less of a Chore
Posted August 4th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »If your children are old enough to begin taking on some basic household chores then you may want to take a look at this article from WebMD for some great perspective on why assigning chores is so important for raising independent and confident children. Read the rest of this entry »
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Summer Reading
Posted July 27th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »If your child is in elementary school then chances are they were given suggestions for Summer reading from their school. My son and daughter were each provided with a long list of age appropriate book titles broken down by category, i.e. Adventure, Science Fiction, Biographies etc.. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Best Way to Answer the Tough Questions
Posted July 22nd, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »If your children are approaching their “tweens” then for certain they have already been asking you some pretty sticky questions over the last few years. Read the rest of this entry »
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Perhaps Mom and Dad Are Not Always to Blame
Posted July 20th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »When it comes to children who exhibit extreme behavioral and social problems, with no diagnosis of mental illness, it is most often perceived to be the fault of bad parenting. Read the rest of this entry »
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Video Gaming Guidelines
Posted July 8th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »Now that school is out, our children should ideally be spending more time outdoors and involved in some sort of physical activity. Whether your kids are at camp or just hanging out at the beach or in the backyard, chances are they are spending less time in front of the TV. Read the rest of this entry »
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Road Trip!
Posted July 6th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »If you are planning a road trip this summer with the family you are bound to find the back seat of your mini van covered with greasy potato chip bags and empty soda bottles by the time you reach your destination. Let’s face it, chips, soda and snack bars are among the tried and true go-to snacks on the road. Read the rest of this entry »
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Hang Ten!
Posted July 1st, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »So, my son and daughter started day camp on Monday out on the eastern end of Long Island…home to some of the East coast’s most beautiful beaches. Read the rest of this entry »
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Some Helpful Tips for Summer Stains
Posted June 25th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »Along with the tasty outdoor barbecues and the breezy days spent at the beach summer also brings some crazy laundry challenges.When my children return home from day camp each afternoon I am horrified by the daunting laundry challenges with which they present me. Read the rest of this entry »
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Youth Sports – Where Do We Draw the Line?
Posted June 10th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »My 11 year old son is obsessed with baseball. In addition to knowing all the stats and all the players, he plays on a little league travel team which, especially this past year, consumed a big part of his life…and ours. Read the rest of this entry »
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