For many stay-at-home moms, preparing safe food for their families is a major concern, and for good reason. Science has shown us the serious side effects that can occur when improperly cooked food is digested. While it can be wearying, there are some steps you can follow to ensure you are placing a safe, delicious meal […]
5 Ideas to Give Your Kids a Better Backyard Playground
The backyard can be a great gathering place for the family. Having a playground can allow kids to have a fun way to get out all that energy and spend some time with family and friends close to home. There are many things you can include in your backyard to make it an ideal place […]
Hyperactive Child? 6 Ways to Create a Calming Home Environment for Them
For many kids, you can simply tell them to calm down or control their body or give them an activity to complete and rein in their behavior. But for a child with hyperactive tendencies, it can be much more difficult to regulate their behavior and calm them down. If you’re a parent at your wit’s […]
Raising Charity: 5 Unique Ways to Teach Your Kids How to Be Charitable
Charity is defined as giving to those who are in need out of your own free will. While there’s the usual idea of charity – large or small amounts of money or time given to a specific organization – there are many ways to be uniquely charitable that will benefit everyone. One for one Everyone […]
Why Public Education Might Not Be the Best Fit for Your Child
As a parent, you know well that every child is unique. You’ve watched your daughter flourish in her karate classes while her brother excels at swimming. As you observe these differences, you wonder how a one-size-fits-all public education can cater to the needs of individual children. In reality, it may not. Although public education has […]
Home Improvement: Interior Designs Guaranteed to Make Your Home Feel Classy and Elegant
Over the years, homeowners are continuously upgrading and improving the aesthetics to their property. The interior improvements have the potential to enhance the style with class and elegance in every room. Simple ideas in a variety of areas such as lighting, window treatments, and decorative accents are great places for changes. Lighting and ceiling fans Chandeliers come […]
Single Parents: How to Manage Your Time When Going Back to School
Advancing your education can land you better jobs, making it easier to provide for your family. Single parents experience extra challenges, however, mostly due to finding time to attend classes and study. Here are survival tips geared towards single parents. Schedule study time wisely For most parents, the easiest time to study is when the […]
Family Matters: The Importance of Teaching Your Children About Family History and Heirlooms
From the beginning of time, families have been passing down information about their cultural traditions and family history to their children and grandchildren. Children need to know that they are anchored somewhere, and that their life fits into a bigger picture. Their sense of identity is often dependent upon knowing that they fit into some kind of […]
Making Memories: 5 Fun Activities to Do with Your Kids This Summer
Summer is traditionally the time for families to relax and have some fun. A great benefit of growing up in the 21st century is the myriad of fun activities that spark imaginations, cultivate curiosity and promote a healthy sense of adventure for all. Here are five fun activities to try this summer. Spend a weekend at […]
How to Help Your Kids Build an Awesome Science Fair Project
Science fair projects are one of the most important activities in a child’s life. They can spur them on to seek new and inventive solutions to problems, which are derived directly from the scientific process and everything involved with it. The challenge is helping your child to create the best science fair project possible without […]