Smart Mom Solutions http://www.smartmomsolutions.com Tue, 19 Jun 2018 14:23:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 The Nanny Manual http://www.smartmomsolutions.com/2018/06/19/the-nanny-manual/ http://www.smartmomsolutions.com/2018/06/19/the-nanny-manual/#respond Tue, 19 Jun 2018 14:23:36 +0000 http://www.smartmomsolutions.com/?p=3700 This week on Mom Talk Radio, Sarah Clark, author of Fabulously Fertile – Superchard Your Fertility Naturally, Fabulously Fertile Cookbook, Fertility Preparation Program, and host of the Get Pregnant Naturally Podcast, shares tips for improving your fertility with food. Spotlight on Moms features Francielle Daly of FullTimeMom.com. Alyce Desrosiers, clinical social worker, founder of Chirp Connecting Families and Nannies, and author of The Nanny Manual, shares tips for finding a nanny right for your family. Omari Crump, Sr., author and illustrator, talks starting businesses with your kids. Ann Marie Buerkle, acting chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, shares tips for summertime pool safety.

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]]> http://www.smartmomsolutions.com/2018/06/04/the-motherhood-affidavits/feed/ 0 Bullying After the Bell Rings http://www.smartmomsolutions.com/2018/05/21/bullying-after-the-bell-rings/ http://www.smartmomsolutions.com/2018/05/21/bullying-after-the-bell-rings/#respond Mon, 21 May 2018 17:23:01 +0000 http://www.smartmomsolutions.com/?p=3693 This week on Mom Talk Radio, Linda Rivard, creator of Pediatric Oncology Survivors in Transition (P.O.S.T.), shares late effects that childhood cancer survivors may face. Spotlight on Moms features Ivy Boyter of SAHMPlus.com. Titania Jordan, Chief Parenting Officer at Bark.us, talks dangerous text slang parents should know, secret apps your kids might be using, and more. Chris Harris, author of I’m Just No Good At Rhyming: And Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-Ups, shares how he went from television writer to poetry author. Dr. Tanya Altmann, best-selling author and leading pediatrician, shares why we’re seeing an increase of allergies and asthma among children today and tips for promoting gut health.

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]]> http://www.smartmomsolutions.com/2018/05/21/bullying-after-the-bell-rings/feed/ 0 Q&A’s for a Safe & Happy Home http://www.smartmomsolutions.com/2018/05/15/qas-for-a-safe-happy-home/ http://www.smartmomsolutions.com/2018/05/15/qas-for-a-safe-happy-home/#respond Tue, 15 May 2018 15:46:07 +0000 http://www.smartmomsolutions.com/?p=3690 A mama bear will do anything and everything to protect her cubs, and that means creating a safe and protected living environment. After all, a safe and secure home, is a happy home. Make sure your family’s habitat is a danger-free zone by asking yourself the following questions.

Are you taking preventive measures to prevent a break-in?

Many families have the “it’ll never happen to me” syndrome. Except there’s a burglary every 18 seconds in the U.S., according to a Safe Wise report. The good news is that research from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology found that a home security system tends to deter burglars.

Take action now to prevent a “should have” situation by protecting your home with a wire-free home security system. Lorex’s battery-operated design eliminates the need for any bulky cables, so the system can be installed discreetly indoors and outdoors and maintain your home’s aesthetic integrity.

Is your family educated about fire safety?

It’s also important to be proactive about fires and avoid being a part of these scary statistics: The National Fire Protection Association reports that in 2016, there were 1,342,000 reported fires that caused 3,390 deaths and $10.6 billion in property damage. The American Red Cross encourages families to come up with a fire escape plan, as well as follow fire-prevention tips and fire-safe habits. Fires start and spread quickly; practice with your children how to use a fire extinguisher and how to escape during an emergency.

Have you thought about home protection while planning your vacation?

In the midst of all the excitement surrounding an upcoming vacation, protecting your home while away can become an afterthought. Posting a countdown to your vacation on social media and sharing pics during the trip may seem innocent, but this can be an open invitation for criminals to scope out your house. The majority of home invasions are committed by burglars who live close by, so you’ll want to eliminate any signs that it’s unattended. Install a light switch timer, stop your mail and ask a trustworthy neighbor to keep an eye on your house.

Is your backyard a safe and secure environment?

The backyard is a playground for the whole family. From grilling out to dips in the pool, the backyard may be your family’s favorite place to hang, yet you’ll want to survey the area for areas of potential danger. Prevention identifies these hot spots that are prone to potential accidents and hazards: the grill (and used charcoal), toxic plants, small pools of water where mosquitos live, an unfenced pool, areas sprayed with pesticides and the deck if it’s worn and weathered.

Do you have a carbon monoxide detector?

A carbon monoxide detector is a must-have for household safety. A Secure Life explains that this colorless and odorless gas is found in combustion fumes produced by stoves, burning wood or charcoal, heating systems and gas ranges. Carbon monoxide poisoning can be fatal, especially since it’s undetectable as it builds up over time. Install an alarm that detects carbon monoxide, plus contacts emergency services and paramedics.

Use this Q&A as a reminder and refresher for home safety and protection. If you’re like most families, you live a busy and sometimes overwhelming life. It’s easy to overlook household dangers and hazards amidst all the chaos. Carve out some time to address home, fire and backyard safety, and give yourself some peace of mind.

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