Tip #6,344 Encourage your children to drink more water by requiring them to drink a glass of water before having a treat. Parenting kids + health + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #4,428 • 4 people found helpful To help prevent or cure constipation, feed a toddler sweet potatoes. Parenting health + home remedy + toddler + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #3,993 • 8 people found helpful If you have children sick with the flu, keep a trash can next to their bed and also line the pathway from their bed to the bathroom with old towels to help make cleanup easier in case of an accident. Parenting kids + health + cleanup + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #2,644 • 17 people found helpful Avoid standing a newborn on his/her feet until they are 3 months old. A baby's bones need to develop before supporting weight. Parenting health + new mom + baby + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #121 • 16 people found helpful If trying to get pregnant, use an ovulation predictor which tests saliva. It can be re-used and gives you notice before you ovulate. Parenting pregnancy + women + health + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #1,840 • 14 people found helpful When battling morning sickness, keep two plastic bags in your purse for car travel and other instances where you may not be near a restroom. Parenting pregnancy + health + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #2,645 • 13 people found helpful As soon baby gets his/her first tooth, start brushing it. This will help baby get used to teeth brushing and will encourage healthy tooth development. Parenting health + teeth + new mom + baby + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #220 • 13 people found helpful If a child needs to use eyedrops, demonstrate how it works by using plain eyedrops yourself. Parenting kids + health + medication + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #233 • 11 people found helpful Write child dosage information on over-the-counter medication as you get it from your pediatrician. You will need to update as the child grows. Parenting health + medication + toddler + baby + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #2,212 • 9 people found helpful Children need help brushing their teeth. They are unable to effectively remove plaque and should receive assistance at least once per day until they are 8 years old. Parenting kids + health + teeth + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #1,404 • 9 people found helpful Use A&D ointment instead of diaper cream. Apply after each diaper change. Parenting health + baby + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #1,288 • 9 people found helpful To encourage your children to drink water as well as save some money when you eat out or order takeout, give them a quarter every time they order water. Parenting kids + health + savings + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #2,342 • 8 people found helpful To get your kids to brush their teeth longer, have them listen to a song or two while brushing. Parenting kids + health + teeth + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #1,873 • 8 people found helpful If you're worried about your kids getting too much sugar or calories from juice, fill the cup 1/2 with water then top with juice. Parenting health + toddler + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #664 • 8 people found helpful Instead of buying Haloween candy, buy small toys or trinkets such as bouncy balls, pick-up sticks, etc. Don't contribute to the obesity problems of children. Parenting health + holidays + gifts + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #232 • 8 people found helpful If small children are around ask visitors to place their purses on top of the refrigerator to avoid little ones getting into medication or other harmful items. Parenting health + toddler + baby + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
Tip #665 • 7 people found helpful Allow your kids to enjoy some of their Halloween candy, but buy the majority of it back or trade for a toy or something else they want. Parenting health + holidays + Helpful... Share Share Tweet Send
