Recent Entries

• Hey Mom, Want a Less Stressful Morning Routine? Here’s How

  by Anne Mercado January 25, 2012
  This is actually a guest post for a fellow VB member Pepper from Pepperific.com.         We all have those mornings!   You know, when we need to get everyone’s behind to school and work but they just don’t seem to be cooperating? It can be frustrating. Ve...

• Does Breastfeeding Really Make Your Baby Grumpy?

  by Anne Mercado January 24, 2012
  We all know about the benefits of breastfeeding, but did you know that it does have somewhat of a negative effect on babies?   http://greeneggsandmoms.com/does-breastfeeding-make-baby-grumpy.html

• 12 Tricks to Get Your Toddler to Take a Nap

  by Anne Mercado January 23, 2012
  Is nap time an ongoing battle which you find yourself losing most of time?   Do you wish your toddler had a “sleep button” to make things easier?   If your willful little tot seems to have the upper hand in the war against napping, here are means you can employ to tip the s...

• Can Physical Activity Boost Your Kid’s Academic Performance?

  by Anne Mercado January 19, 2012
  Don’t you just hate it when your child wants to play outdoors instead of studying for his test?   Well, here is one good reason you should encourage your kiddo to take a break from him textbooks and run a bit outside.   http://greeneggsandmoms.com/physical-activity-may-improve-ki...

• 12 Creative Ways: How to Make Kids Clean Their Room

  by Anne Mercado January 19, 2012
  Hello there harried mom!    Are you tired of nagging your kids to clean their room? Why don't you try these creative ideas to get those little hands get rid that mountainous mess of toys?   http://greeneggsandmoms.com/how-to-make-kids-clean-their-room.html 

• Can A Positive Outlook Improve Test Scores? A Study Says…

  by Anne Mercado January 17, 2012
  Did you know that there is something else aside from your child’s text-book or notebooks that can help improve her test scores?   Read on to know! http://greeneggsandmoms.com/can-positive-outlook-improve-test-scores.html

• How to Teach Your Kid to Organize & Tidy-Up His Room

  by Anne Mercado January 16, 2012
  It’s 3:00pm and you’re rushing to go to the grocery store to pick-up ingredients for tonight’s home dinner with the in-laws.   With keys in hand, you shuffle past your preschooler’s room and boom!You see that it’s in chaos.   Utter chaos.   Has this...

• Migrating at an Early Age Can Lead to Psychotic Disorders in Ki

  by Anne Mercado January 13, 2012
  You would do anything and everything to secure your family’s future, right?   Including migrating to a foreign country for the right job opportunity?   If you’re about to do that, take a few seconds and read this first.   http://greeneggsandmoms.com/migration-at-an-e...

• Can a Mother & Child’s Bond Determine Obesity?

  by Anne Mercado January 6, 2012
  A new study shows that a mother’s relationship with her child before the age of 3 plays a role in teenage obesity. And no, this was not written to blame mothers, but rather to help them understand and raise their children better.   http://greeneggsandmoms.com/can-a-mother-childs-bond-d...

• Can Dad’s Smoking Lead to Kids Developing Lukemia? Study Says Y

  by Anne Mercado December 23, 2011
  Here’s another good reason to get your husband to quit smoking. According to ModernMedicine.com, a study found that dads who smoked during the time of conception of their child not only gave their offspring damaged sperm, but a 15 – 44% chance of getting a certain type of cancer called ...

• Boost Your Child’s Immune System NOW. Here’s How

  by Anne Mercado December 21, 2011
  According to Parents.com, “…many pediatricians consider six to eight colds, bouts of flu, or ear infections per year normal” because they help strengthen children’s immune systems.   But this doesn’t mean you should happily let your child catch the sniffles on a...

• When To Potty Train Your Child: 7 Signs That Say NOW!

  by Anne Mercado December 15, 2011
  Constantly trying to figure out when to introduce your child to good old Mr. Potty?   The 2 biggest indicators of potty training readiness are your child’s physical and emotional maturity.   http://greeneggsandmoms.com/when-to-potty-train-7-signs-that-say-now.html

• What You Need to Know About Vitamin D & Your Kids

  by Anne Mercado December 14, 2011
  A study conducted by the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, USA, suggests that lower vitamin D levels may lead to type 2 diabetes in obese children. But whether your child is obese or not, vitamin D is still essential for his / her health.   Are you sure your baby or c...

• Yoyo.com: Makes Online Shopping Easier for Parents

  by Anne Mercado December 12, 2011
  Online toy shopping may be more convenient than strolling through malls but it still has its challenges. Luckily, new help has arrived.   Looking for a gift for your 3-year old princess while on a budget?   Visit popular online retailers and the standard search parameters available are...

• 4 DIY New Year Crafts: A Safer&Greener Alternative to Fireworks

  by Anne Mercado December 12, 2011
  Our love-affair with fireworks started in the 7th century, thanks to the Chinese. Nothing says celebrate quite like pyrotechnics, with its noisy and colorful displays. However, firework smoke aggravates lung problems and pollutes the environment. For those who want a safer and greener New Year cel...

• Struggle With Bedtime? 3 Story Books to Help Your Pre-Schooler

  by Anne Mercado December 11, 2011
      Bedtime can be quite an ordeal for both parents and children. But it doesn’t have to be. How would you like to subtly manipulate your cute little angels into drifting off to lala land? How about a soothing bedtime story to condition their tiny little brains to sleep?   C...

• Virtual Childbirthing Software to Decrease Emergency C-Sections

  by Anne Mercado December 7, 2011
  Giving birth? Did you know that emergency c-sections have a higher mortality rate, 7 times to be exact, than planned c-sections?   This is according to Dr. Olivier Ami, an obstetrician at Antoine Béclère's Hospital, Université Paris Sud, France.   I ...

• 4 Activities That Improve Your Child’s Spatial Intelligence

  by Anne Mercado December 7, 2011
  Did you know the spatial intelligence is a great indicator of a child’s success in the following areas: science, technology, engineering and mathematics?   This is what Gwen Dewar, Ph.D. from ParentingScience.com says. As parents, our objective is to provide all...

• Teacher Uses Graded Assignment to Gain More Facebook Votes

  by Anne Mercado December 2, 2011
  Education is every child’s basic right. It is also one of the best gifts parents can give their children. It is crucial to one’s development as an individual and as a member of society. Schools, therefore, are secondary homes where morals, values and lessons are instilled in young and im...

• 4-Year Old Accused of Shoplifting

  by Anne Mercado December 1, 2011
    In the case of the Savannah Harp incident- the 4-year old girl from Washington, US who was banned from a store, after being interrogated by a security guard for shoplifting- who is at fault? http://greeneggsandmoms.com/the-4-year-old-accused-of-shoplifting.html