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Aug 31
8 min

Picky Eating Strategies

We have STRUGGLED with picky eating in our house over the past year. My 7-year-old, who has not always been a picky eater, decided last yea

Katie Ramirez

Aug 28
5 min

How To Get Your Kid to Do Chores

A study recently published in January 2020 in the journal Child Development shows that when asking children for help with a challenging task

How to Determine Your Preschooler's Ideal Bedtime

Katie Ramirez

Aug 28
3 min

How to Determine Your Preschooler's Ideal Bedtime

You would think school-aged children are too old for bedtime meltdowns. It is easy for bedtimes to get pushed back over the summer... playi

Natural Treatment of the Flu - for Children and Adults

Katie Ramirez

Feb 5
8 min

Natural Treatment of the Flu - for Children and Adults

I am a nurse – and in my experience, many people who work in the medical field dismiss alternative forms of preventing and treating illnesse

Katie Ramirez

Jul 30, 2019
8 min

Why Dads Are Meant To Be The Fun Parent

Wow! I am still totally blown away by what I am about to share with you. This body of research about men and the impact their parenting has

Cow Milk Protein Allergy - The Latest Research

Katie Ramirez

Apr 20, 2019
9 min

Cow Milk Protein Allergy - The Latest Research

There is no doubt that moms and dads who have babies with cow milk protein allergy (CMPA) are super educated on this topic. When you have a

Katie Ramirez

Jan 28, 2019
4 min

Diaper Rash Product Review

There are certainly products with ingredients that are worth the extra money, and those that, although they sound great, have not been shown

Katie Ramirez

Jan 28, 2019
4 min

Diaper Rash - How to Prevent and Treat

If we understand what causes diaper rashes, we can learn how to prevent them. Too Much Moisture - The presence of urine can lead to over-hyd

Katie Ramirez

Nov 21, 2018
6 min

Teething Is The Pits

As you all know, I am a research junkie. I use research to help guide my own parenting decisions (for my 3 and 5 year old) and all of the r

Katie Ramirez

Sep 20, 2018
6 min

The Truth About Probiotics and Children

So many health fads, and just as many questions about their true effectiveness. I am all about natural health and wellness. However, I am

Katie Ramirez

Jun 6, 2018
7 min

Potty Training 101

Alright moms and dads! Go ahead and do the jig. You are about to enter one of the most exciting segments of your parenting journey. The s

Katie Ramirez

Feb 27, 2018
6 min

Finding the ME in MothEr

Ya'll, it is hard being a mom. Let me get something out of the way... becoming a mother is the best thing that has ever happened to me

Keeping Your Toddler Entertained on a Road Trip

Katie Ramirez

Nov 8, 2017
6 min

Keeping Your Toddler Entertained on a Road Trip

Let me cut to the chase. I do everything in my power to road trip while my kiddos are sleeping. Check out Surviving a Road Trip With a

Best 2017 Holiday Gift Guide For Toddlers

Katie Ramirez

Nov 3, 2017
2 min

Best 2017 Holiday Gift Guide For Toddlers

It's that time again... when twinkling lights line the streets, aromas of gingerbread fill the air, and parents and kids alike are giddy

Katie Ramirez and Bryan Zopp

Sep 21, 2017
7 min

Tips From Your Child's Dentist

I have a major confession to make. I let my 2 year old brush her own teeth. Am I embarrassed by this? Yes. Do I know what to do about it

Tips For Parents: Finding Time To Exercise

Katie Ramirez

Aug 28, 2017
7 min

Tips For Parents: Finding Time To Exercise

Have you ever met a mom that didn't need a major boost of energy or a little stress reduction? What about a mama who desperately wants

Katie Ramirez and Lisa Pietropola

Aug 1, 2017
6 min

Teaching Your Child A Second Language

"I honestly did not expect the kind of positive response I received from this, but as a teacher of almost 13 years now, this has yielde

Tips for Breastfeeding Mom Returning To Work

Katie Ramirez

Jul 13, 2017
8 min

Tips for Breastfeeding Mom Returning To Work

Congratulations! Whether breastfeeding has been one of the hardest things you have ever accomplished, or a mere breeze, you deserve major k

Looking for an Alternative to the Double Stroller...?

Katie Ramirez

Jun 5, 2017
4 min

Looking for an Alternative to the Double Stroller...?

If you are anything like our family, just getting into the community pool requires multiple adults taking multiple trips to the car. No chi

How To Survive a Road Trip With a Toddler: Timing Is Everything

Katie Ramirez

May 23, 2017
6 min

How To Survive a Road Trip With a Toddler: Timing Is Everything

The thought of spending hours trapped in a car with a toddler (or in my case, two toddlers) calling my name like a broken record ("momm

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