WWYD?! He’s Just Not That Into You

Welcome to WWYD?! Wednesday, where we discuss real life parenting issues (big or small) our readers are facing and ask for YOUR comments with advice, experience, information or any helpful tips you might have. It takes a village people. Seriously. Sometimes just one voice in the village can make a difference. You could be that voice today. Can you help?

Today’s topic: preschool playground problems

Preschool Playground Problems

Toothbrush Trick

 

 

Hi my name is Jen and I am a too hard toothbrusher. I know because my toothbrush looks like the one on the left below.  Might go along with my Type A personality, but I recently got a wake up call when visiting the pediatric dentist with my little one about the effects of too hard brushing and how often you should replace your toothbrush.

I really never truly knew that answer so I asked him, “How often should you replace your toothbrush?” because come to think of it, I don’t really keep track of how long I use the same one. I just replace when the bristles are all smashed down. Not good. Don’t recommend.

The answer was interesting as was this super cook trick he shared with me to help me know when it was time to replace a toothbrush, both of which I am going to share with you today.

how often should you replace your toothbrush

Cool Kids Decor

Links to Land of Nod’s cool kids decor are affiliate links. Home decor makes me happy. When I go into someone’s home and they have a beautifully decorated space, I take it all in, notice every detail and it truly inspires a feeling of happiness inside. Since having kids I have now, of course, fallen… Continue reading Cool Kids Decor

Local Love: Oh Yes It’s Ladies Night…

 

Moms’ Night Out is sacred.  And, my husband knows it!  I love my mama friends, and so look forward to a night out once in awhile.  It’s the best, isn’t it??  Today, I’d like to share some fun Moms’ Night Out ideas in OC, and would love to hear yours!

ideas for moms night out oc

Helping a Friend with Cancer

Unfortunately over the past few years I have known friends who have faced and a cancer diagnosis.

As a friend of someone going through cancer, it’s hard to know what to do and how to help. I didn’t know the “right” thing to do, or what would be most helpful or thoughtful. I feared doing or saying the wrong thing. I felt helpless. This post is to help empower anyone looking for ideas on how to help a friend with cancer.

If you have any tips or ideas to add to this post, PLEASE comment below. The beauty in a post like this is the invaluable resources and ideas that other people also contribute.

How to Help a Friend with Cancer

When I got the idea to write this post, I wanted the information to come firsthand from someone who fought cancer and the ways they were helped, supported and loved during their diagnosis, treatment and beyond.

I have two inspirational, kick cancer’s ass friends who were kind enough to offer their insight and ideas….