Importance of Iron

Importance of iron in your child’s diet 1) iron carries oxygen to muscles as the core of all red blood 2) cells which gives more energy to children 3) can improve concentration in children 4) important for brain development 5) helps fight off many infections and inflammations 6) improves sleep Danger of not getting enough … Read more

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Cultural Differences: Not Wearing Street Shoes in the House

I remember the first time my husband, Ferdinand, then just a friend, asked me to take my shoes off after we had entered his house. I just looked at him in amazement as to why I should remove my amazing pair of adorable, red, ½ inch heeled, slip on, Italian pumps. They completed my outfit, … Read more

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Half Price Tickets to the Mesquite Pro Rodeo

Last weekend for the Mesquite Pro Rodeo, Aug 26 & 27. Buy reserved seating for half the price by clicking here: Hurry, offer ends soon. The rodeo is a lot of fun for the family!!!!   Thanks to our friend Stefani for passing forward this awesome deal!   ‘Wisemommies’

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Discipline is Teaching

I think the majority of people only associate the word discipline with the idea of punishment. However, did you know that the word discipline actually comes from the Latin word “disciplina” which means teaching, training or education?   As a noun, discipline means to have an established set of guidelines, rules and is a branch … Read more

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Gymboree Play & Music Deal

Don´t miss out on this awesome Gymboree Deal: Gymboree Play & Music – Multiple Locations One-Month Gymboree Play & Music Membership with Waived Initiation, click here,  those deals go fast, so hurry!!!   Today’s groupon deal is fantastic: However, in addition to the groupon deal, I can tell you how to get an additional 4-110 … Read more

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Splashparks

Just 3 weeks left to enjoy the Splashparks Locations Campbell Green: 16600 Parkhill Dr. (Campbell & Hillcrest) Lake Highlands North: 9940 White Rock Trail Danieldale: 300 W. Wheatland RdFerguson: 1900 Gross Rd Mildred Dunn: 3322 Reed Pemberton Hill:6424 Elam R Ridgewood:6818 Fisher Rd. Umphress: 7616 Umphress   Saturday, May 28 through Monday, September 5 Hours … Read more

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Pesticides in Produce

Organic or conventional? When should you try and purchase organic? Have you heard of The Dirty Dozen Plus: 14 Foods You Should Buy Organic? Lists of the top clean fruits and vegetables as well as lists for the dirtiest fruits and vegetables are shown through analysis of government test results. Check bi-yearly, at least, for … Read more

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Sensory Experiences for Brain Development

Every child has their own individual development through experiences. When an infant is born, the only part of the brain that is very developed is the brain stem. This part of the brain controls essential reflexes and functions such as breathing patterns, kicking, sleeping, rooting, crying, feeding… The rest of the brain (the cortex) beyond … Read more

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Brain Development in Children

  An added comment from our supporting Neurologist, Dr. Steve Kirk  It used to be argued that the plasticity of the human brain diminished to essentially zero, in other words became completely set, by the time we were adults. This theory has been absolutely turned on its head by the progressive, continuous research of neuroscientists … Read more

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Natural Sunscreen for Children

Many mothers, myself included, are concerned about the potentially unhealthy ingredients of sunscreens, even if they are supposed to be “safe” for children. If you want to minimize the need of covering your child with these substances, sunscreens, there are certain foods that can be eaten to augment a natural sunscreen within one’s own skin, … Read more

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