Are You a Helicopter Parent?

Did you know you can heal bug bites with tea tree, or cure cuts with lavender? Today we'll explore the various ways essential oils can help parents in their everyday lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your baby is now a toddler and suddenly nothing in your home is sacred. No shelf, cabinet or drawer is unexplored. So, how do you keep your kid safe and keep what little sanity you still have? What are the most important items to baby-proof in your home? Are there certain items that can't be secured? Plus, how do you baby-proof outside your home? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every parent needs a break, and babysitters can be a great benefit to you and your family. But how do you find the best sitter possible? How much do they typically cost? And what do babysitters wish parents knew in advance to help ease any concerns?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Children in the United States are lagging behind their international peers in areas such as test scores, happiness indexes, physical health and more. What lessons can we apply from parents in other countries to help make our children the best they can possibly be? What can we learn about the way we praise our children, discipline them and show our love? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your baby is quickly approaching six months, which is the time many parents introduce solid foods. But, what if you could skip the puree stage and go straight to whole foods? It's known as baby-led weaning and it's gaining in popularity. So, how does it work? What types of foods work best? And what about foods considered a choking hazard?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are typically diagnosed when your child goes to school. However, many new parents may start to wonder if their child has related symptoms as an infant or toddler. What are the typical warnings signs and how do they differ from one another? What typically causes these conditions and can they be prevented? Plus, what are medicines or natural remedies that can help kids dealing with these disorders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your baby continues to develop every day, and sometimes these stages of development aren't obvious. How do you know if your child's vision is reaching necessary milestones? What are some factors that put your baby's vision at risk? Plus, information on a program allowing all babies under one to get their vision tested for free!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Halloween! Celebrating this spooky holiday is a lot different as a new parent rather than a young child going door to door in your favorite Halloween costume. How do you transition your little ones into this fun, yet sometimes scary, time of year? Our panel of experienced parents share what's worked (and not worked) for them. Plus, important safety tips for trick or treating from the San Diego Police Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Halloween is big deal for most kids. But, what do you do when your kids aren't quite ready for all the haunted houses and Halloween candy? What are some alternatives to trick-or-treat night? We're chatting with some experienced moms to see how they celebrate this spooky holiday with their little ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As parents, we all want to protect our children and keep them safe and healthy. But it can become problematic when parents continuously remove obstacles to ensure that their kids never experience disappointment discomfort, heartbreak, or pain. What typically causes parents to "hover" over their kids? What are the pros and the cons? And what traits and characteristics typically develop in your child as a result? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices