The family is the most important unit in a child’s life. The people within the family are the very first people this child will engage with. From happy occasions, sad moments, to everything else in between, everything will be experienced first within the safe haven of the family unit. Thus, it is critical for parents […]
Chores For The Whole Family
October 6, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Taking care of a house can be a very difficult and demanding task. There is so much to clean in a house that it is impossible for one person to do it by themselves. While many moms get stuck trying to do all of the housework themselves, this does not need to be the case. […]
The Brand New School Year
September 26, 2018 By Leave a Comment
School Preparation and Vital Supplies The beginning of the school year is always a big deal for youngsters. Children often dread going back to school after months of relaxation, recreation and staying up relatively late. They sometimes discover, though, that preparing for the new school year is a pretty fun experience. If you want your […]
Functional Storage Ideas for Your Kid’s Playroom
July 11, 2018 By Leave a Comment
One of the messiest rooms in your home is likely the kid’s playroom. From the crayons to the coloring books and all of the toys on the floor. You are probably ready to rip your hair out at the mess, but before you do, check out these functional storage ideas for your kid’s playroom. 1. […]
How To Choose The Right School For Your Child
October 13, 2017 By 1 Comment
Choosing the right school for your child is one of the most important decisions that you will make as a parent. Not only will it set the next 10 (give or take) years of their lives, but it will also shape their development and social lives – it cannot be denied that this is an […]
The Best Way to Spend Money on a Baby
May 18, 2017 By 1 Comment
There’s no getting around it: babies are expensive. However, this commonly understood principle of becoming a parent is a bit vague. What kind of figures are we talking about here? What’s “expensive” in the context of bringing up baby? This ambiguity gives rise to a common habit exhibited by many first-time parents, wherein more is […]
Raising Teenage Girls Without Tearing Out Your Hair
January 9, 2016 By Leave a Comment
Remember when they were little and super cute and agreeable? That was fun, wasn’t it? Don’t get me wrong, teenage daughters can be a lot of fun too but raising a young woman in today’s landscape isn’t for the weak. Teenage girls today face more peer pressure from more arenas than we did when we […]
Five Ways to Positively Influence How Your Kids Use Technology
December 3, 2015 By 1 Comment
In the last 30 years our world has become increasingly electronic. Kids seem to be innately attracted to devices and new technology. Don’t believe me? Try using your smart phone in front of a kid. Electronics make life easier and more entertaining, but they can also increase your electricity bill, put your entire family at […]
Getting Through the Various Challenges of Parenting a Teen
June 1, 2015 By 3 Comments
Somewhere between the ages of 13-17, there will be a sudden shift in the relationship that you have with your child. The child that once wanted to be just like you and be around you every second of the day is now slowly but surely beginning to think that you’re from another planet. Has this […]
Internet Safety for You and Your Children
May 3, 2015 By 1 Comment
There was a time when mobile phones were only good for phone calls. Today, they are part computer/ part mobile entertainment center, and are rarely used for phone calls at all. There was also a time when mobile phones were only used by adults, and possibly teenagers. Today, you can find children well under age […]
How You Can Use Television as an Aid to Education
March 6, 2015 By 2 Comments
As parents, especially first-time parents, we’re all trying to do the best for our children. We may make some mistakes, but we genuinely want to keep our children out of harm’s way and turn them into well-rounded individuals. We worry daily about the dangers that our children are exposed to, from other people, their friends, […]
Parental Involvement Is the True Core of Education
January 3, 2015 By Leave a Comment
It is obvious to everyone that the U.S. education system has problems. We are falling behind in math and science. It is hard to imagine much of a technological future without math and science. But while the problems are easy to identify, the solutions are rather more difficult to nail down. The problem is easy […]
