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 »
Posted in Parenting Tips, Uncategorized
Always Walking a Delicate Line
Posted September 10th, 2009 by Jill Addeo | 1 Comment »For those of you with young children, the end of summer has come and your children have headed back to school. It is a time not only for looking forward to so many new things, but also for some new worries and anxieties for parents and children. We know that our kids will be worrying about their new teachers and how much homework they will get and if they will make friends. We worry about those same things for them along with safety and health concerns…and in the worry and anxiety department, for me anyway, the list goes on and on.
Posted in Children's Health, Healthy Eating & Nutrition, Parenting Tips
5 Tips to Keep Your Kids Healthy When School Starts
Posted August 13th, 2009 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »School is right around the corner and with a new school year comes colds, flu and germs. Here are a few easy ways to help keep your kids as healthy as possible when they head back to school.
- Can Your Child See and Hear? Ensure that your child has the best chance at a great education by having his vision and hearing checked before schools starts.
- Immunizations. Many schools require that your child have a physical and be immunized before beginning the new school year. Be sure that you know your school’s requirements and have get your child the appropriate vaccinations.
- Sanitize. Stress to your kids NOT to put their hands in their eyes or mouths. Encourage your kids to wash their hands before meals and after they visit the bathroom and use hand sanitizer when needed.
- Avoidance. Teach your kids to avoid other sick children.
- Share with Care. Tell your kids not to share drinks or snacks with other kids.
With a little common sense and a lot of reinforcement, back to school doesn’t have to mean a trip to the doctor’s office.
Posted in Children's Health, Parenting Tips
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