First Aid/Health
The PreparaMom Guide to Family Hikes
As a former scout and medic and a current fire captain, I love getting outdoors and hiking. I’ve had so many personal backpacking and camping adventures. Now, I’m happy to share my passion with my family. We try to get out at least once a week for family hikes....
How to Teach Kids About Germ Spreading
I think it's safe to say that kids, in general, know they need to wash their hands when they’re dirty. When my kids were young, they learned a few techniques for washing their hands. They would sing Happy Birthday twice or the ABC Song. It’s pretty simple to explain...
The Dreaded Fever: Everything a Well Prepared Mom Needs to Know
It’s a chilly winter evening and you're in the kitchen preparing dinner. You realize your little one has been a bit too quiet. You take a peek and he’s lying on the couch a tad more tired than usual. He’s definitely not acting himself so you put your wrist to his...
Tick Removal Done Right
Although summer is coming to an end, let’s face it, our kids are going to be as active as possible during the fall and winter months. A lot of people seem to be of the opinion that spring and summer are the only times you have to worry about ticks. The reality is...
Top 3 Meds Every Parent Should Have on Hand
There’s something about seeing our kids looking so small and helpless when they’re ill that kicks in the “mom” instinct making us want to kiss it and make it all better. But if mom’s kisses don’t cure the problem, then you’re going to have to turn to the first aid...
Burn Safety: Quick Tips for Kids
You’ve probably heard a lot of “home remedies” for different ailments like burns and a lot of these have left me shaking my head. When I was a kid, do you know what my mom used to put on burns? Toothpaste! And then there are those folks who swear by putting...
Protecting Your Kids from the Sun
Spring’s here and that means summer is right around the corner. And, if you’ve been cooped up in the house during this long winter, then I’m sure you can’t wait to get out into the sun and snap out of your cabin fever. If you’re planning some fun in the sun, you’re...
Common Foods Kids Choke On
Babies and toddlers are notorious for sticking everything into their mouths. Unfortunately, choking has been one of the leading causes of injury and death in children under four-years-old for decades now. One of the biggest choking hazards, isn’t toys or other...
Have You R.I.C.E’d a Twisted Ankle?
When it comes to kids, accidents can always happen. This is especially true if you’ve got rambunctious little ones who like to tear around the house or the athletic field. Since we can’t put them in head-to-toe bubble-wrap, we have to know what to do when an accident...
How to Stop Your Kid’s Nosebleeds
It’s an instinct for moms to want to protect our children—it’s built into our DNA. And if we see our child hurt or in pain, it’s also an instinct to fly into “mama bear” mode and try to take care of them. That’s why nosebleeds can cause such a panic with us....