rebeca  Wednesday, June 9, 2010

I love this article from a Washington Post columnist who actually tries to understand the peanut allergy. Petula Dvorak (whose kids are not allergic to nuts) touches on a lot of interesting points, from what it’s like to live with a peanut allergy…always on the lookout for the invisible monster…to what it’s like when you [...]

rebeca  Tuesday, June 8, 2010

The reason this website is called The Average Parent is because I consider myself to be just that…very average. I do a decent job cleaning the house, although there are definitely some areas I’d like to keep hidden. I try to be a good mom, but there are certainly times when I use the TV [...]

rebeca  Tuesday, June 8, 2010

I recently read the article When Food Hurts from the Boston Globe, which details pretty much what I’ve been saying all along…doctors don’t know shit about allergies.
My little man started having chronic ear infections around age 1 when we switched him from soy formula to whole milk. We went through rounds and rounds of antibiotics, [...]

rebeca  Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Spring has sprung and here in Indiana temperatures are hovering in the high 70s. This means lots of outdoor playtime with the kids, and of course time to whip out the sunscreen. I’m sure you’re already aware of the importance of sunscreen, so I won’t lecture you on that aspect. But, while we all know [...]

rebeca  Tuesday, March 30, 2010

I don’t need to tell you about the importance of proper sun protection for both the average parent, and our kids. But, finding the right product and application technique can sometimes be difficult. In my case, applying sunscreen was always a battle with a wriggling little guy. He almost always ended up with greased hair [...]

rebeca  Monday, January 4, 2010

As you’re making your New Year’s resolutions, take a minute to check out the Parents Pledge. It’s a step in the right direction to keep these 10 important promises for our kids. They recommend that you print and sign the pledge and put it on your fridge as a reminder…and make sure to send the [...]

rebeca  Sunday, January 3, 2010

If you’re anything like me, your pants are getting a bit snug from all the holiday treats and the New Year has served up a perfect opportunity to turn things around. This usually means healthier eating and some form of exercise. Before plunking down your hard-earned cash for a new gym membership, check out these [...]

rebeca  Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Use red marker to mark the correct dosage right on the medicine bottle. If you’re kiddo is screaming in your face or needs medicine in the middle of the night, you don’t have to worry about misreading the dosage.

rebeca  Sunday, November 8, 2009

Did you know the little sticker on your produce can tell you whether it’s organic, conventional or genetically modified? Ideal Bite tells us how to know the difference.

rebeca  Sunday, November 8, 2009

Interesting reading from NPR’s Health Blog: School Meals Need A Nutritional Upgrade. Honestly, though…I question the idea that the original goal of school nutrition was adequate nourishment. One would get more nourishment from a Slim Fast shake than they would from some of the meals my cafeteria served growing up. Here’s to hoping they get it [...]