Teens, do you love spending time with children? Are you interested in earning spending money by babysitting? Safe Sitter Classes Teach Necessary Child Care Skills Taking care of children is a big responsibility. When you accept a babysitting job, it’s not just a play date you are taking responsibility for a child’s life. We can […]
When I initially found out I was pregnant with twins, I always knew there was a good possibility my children would be born prematurely, but I never was prepared for my boys to make their entrance 15 weeks early. I had a check up and ultrasound on May 30th. Both boys were growing well, and […]
Parents usually teach their children about the danger of strangers, but it’s easy to overlook some unsafe things that children can encounter in the constantly changing digital world. Three big concerns include: Cyber bullying Predators Pornography Parents can help protect children by teaching basic concepts of how to use digital devices in a healthy, safe […]
When the 16 layers of clothes have been shed from playing in the snow and the hot chocolate is all gone, what do you do to keep kids entertained inside? Here are eight creative suggestions to have fun inside with the little ones using things you have around the house – no crafty skills required. […]
My husband, Christopher, and I were elated when we discovered that we were expecting. Every doctor’s appointment showed that everything was progressing as expected, …but on Mother’s Day, I was in an ambulance on the way from WakeMed Cary to WakeMed in Raleigh with the certainty that this child that we had hoped and prayed […]
Pneumonia is a scary diagnosis that is often surprising for parents because children do not seem to be “that sick.” Parents expect a diagnosis of pneumonia in a child who has blue lips and skin, high fever or other dramatic signs of the illness. In fact, Pneumonia can be due to many different viruses and […]
Is your family expanding on the 25th to include a new dog or cat? Vanessa Budnick, humane educator for the Society for the Prevention and Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Wake County, helped us with an article in a past issue of Families First magazine. Budnick offered the following tips to ensure a happy, healthy […]
Big plans for the holidays, but a cold, flu, or stomach virus got you down? Find out when it is safe to join the party, and if you just can’t stay away, find out how to reduce your chances of sharing your illness with others. Flu & Cold Symptoms: Runny or Stuffy Nose Sore Throat Congestion […]
Have a safer holiday season this year by keeping the following tips in mind! #1 – Decorate Your Tree with Your Children in Mind. Children are curious and will want to play with the ornaments on the tree, so you might as well be prepared. Move the ornaments that are breakable or have metal hooks […]
Looking for the perfect movie to watch with your little ones this holiday season? We’ve put together a list of family-friendly favorites! Click on any of the movie titles below to learn more about each film. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965), rated G Elf (2003), rated PG Mickey’s Christmas Carol (1983), rated G It’s a Wonderful Life […]
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