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Tamara Walker, RN, is a registered nurse and mom who provides information and advice to keep your child healthy, safe and protected.
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According to the National Fire Protection Association, your family has a 1 in 4 chance of having a fire in your home. And there is a 1 in 10 chance one of your family members could suffer injuries caused by a home fire. Would you know what to do to protect your family from a […] The post Fire and Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips to Protect Your Family appeared first on MomRN.
Singer, actor, author, and all-around entertainer Sam Harris recently released a powerful and fun song called, “Don’t Yuk My Yum”, which is all about empowerment and standing up for yourself, especially against bullying and peer pressure. The song was inspired by his son and it has sparked a creative video featuring over 70 people from all […] The post Sam Harris Shares New Song and Video to Empower Kids appeared first on MomRN.
We are well into the holiday season! Are you having fun? Or, are you experiencing the additional overwhelming stress that can make this time of year more “Bah humbug!” than “Happy Holidays!”? In this episode I share several tips for managing the extra stress and overwhelm the holidays can bring so you and your family […] The post How to Have Less Stress and More Joy This Holiday Season appeared first on MomRN.
  As your kids grow, they will have many different interests and some of those may develop into passions your children may want to pursue further. As a mom, it is your job to support their interests and to nurture their passions to help them discover their talents. Tamara Walker welcomes a mother-daughter duo who […] The post How to Nurture and Support Your Child’s Interests and Passions appeared first on MomRN.
The holidays are here and it’s one of my favorite seasons! However, it’s also a time when many of us find ourselves battling colds, flu bugs, and other illnesses. We all want to enjoy our holiday season but having a sick kid can make it a miserable time of year instead of a happy, jolly […] The post How to Keep Your Kids Healthy During the Holiday Season appeared first on MomRN.
  The holidays is a season of giving and the perfect time to teach your child about the importance and joy of giving. You can use this time to help your kid develop a spirit of giving that will grow with your child year-round. In this episode, Tamara shares several ways you can teach your […] The post How to Cultivate the Spirit of Giving in Your Child appeared first on MomRN.
  It is the season of thankfulness when we talk about being grateful but do your kids really understand what it means to be truly thankful? Children are not born knowing how to express gratitude. They need to be taught and to see their role models demonstrate acts of gratefulness. In this episode, Tamara shares […] The post Teaching Kids About Gratitude appeared first on MomRN.
Flu season is upon us and if you’ve ever had it, you KNOW how miserable it can be! For kids, it can be even worse! Every year, millions of people in the United States get sick with influenza. Unfortunately, for over 30,000 people each year, the flu becomes a fatal illness. But the good news […] The post Protecting Your Family from the Flu appeared first on MomRN.
Almost 6 million U.S. children have a food allergy – that’s equivalent to two kids in every classroom!  So, what does this mean for parents who are introducing little ones to solid foods and approaching potential allergens? In this episode, Tamara is joined by Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, leading pediatrician, author, and Before Brands Chief […] The post What Parents Need to Know about Food Allergies appeared first on MomRN.
Host of The Real and star of the hit television series Sister, Sister, Tamera Mowry-Housley has juggled the demands of a busy career since childhood. In her personal life, Tamera is also a married mom of two young children. Part of that role includes dealing with the pressure of making sure her children are meeting […] The post Tamera Mowry-Housley Talks About a Common Parenting Challenge on Ask MomRN appeared first on MomRN.
Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween Safety Tips

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It’s almost Halloween and that means costumes, candy, parties, trick-or-treating, and lots of fun for our kids! Unfortunately, Halloween can also mean an increase in emergency room visits due to injuries. In this episode, Tamara shares advice for carving pumpkins safely, decorating with safety in mind, and how to keep your little goblins safe when […] The post Halloween Safety Tips appeared first on MomRN.
We’ve all asked our children the age old question- ”What do you want to be when you grow up?”  What if the answer is a job that may not actually exist when they enter the workforce? A new study from education company Pearson reveals that by the time the kindergartners of today start work, jobs […] The post What Parents Need to Know to Prepare Students for Top Jobs of the Future appeared first on MomRN.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV as it is commonly called, is a cold-like respiratory virus, which affects nearly everyone by the age of two. For most, the symptoms are mild and very similar to the common cold. But for some, the virus can cause serious complications. In the U.S., over 57,000 children under the age […] The post Protecting Your Child from RSV appeared first on MomRN.
  Let’s face it, one of the grossest things we have to deal with as moms is when our kids throw up. Unfortunately, it’s one of those parenting things we just have to expect and be prepared to handle. In this episode, Tamara gives tips for how to treat vomiting, what is safe to give […] The post What to Do When Your Child Vomits appeared first on MomRN.
  Parents of teens and young adults need to be aware of the risks of meningococcal disease, especially meningitis B, and how to protect your kids from it. According to the CDC, adolescents and young adults are the primary carriers of meningococcal bacteria, even if it doesn’t make them sick. Plus, some of their most […] The post How to Protect Your Kids from Meningitis B appeared first on MomRN.
  Natural disasters wreak havoc and devastation, affecting millions of families every year around the world. Recently, we’ve had several disasters in the United States, including hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires and earthquakes. It is difficult enough for us adults to deal with the heartbreak and pain of loss and having to start over. It can […] The post Helping Your Child Cope After a Natural Disaster appeared first on MomRN.
  After the terrible devastation we’ve seen from Hurricane Harvey and other natural disasters, you may be wondering how can you prepare your family to best protect them in the event of an natural disaster emergency. September is National Preparedness Month so NOW is the time to make a plan! Tamara shares resources and tips […] The post How to Prepare Your Family for a Natural Disaster appeared first on MomRN.
Back to school season means the return of homework and parents often wonder, “How much is too much homework? How much should I help my child with their homework?” Tamara answers these questions and shares several tips you can use to help your child manage their homework so they can succeed at school.   The post Homework Tips to Help Your Child Succeed in School appeared first on MomRN.
Back to school season can be stressful for the whole family and it is very normal for kids to experience some first day of school anxiety. It’s your job as a mom to do all you can to help them cope with and overcome that apprehension and work through it so they can have a […] The post How to Help Kids Overcome First Day of School Anxiety appeared first on MomRN.
Back to School season can quickly turn into “back to sick” season, as your child is exposed to other kids and their germs every day! To prevent this, you must be proactive when it comes to your child’s health! By taking preventative measures, you can drastically reduce the number of times your child gets sick […] The post Keeping Your Kids Healthy This School Year appeared first on MomRN.
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