Planning your business Many moms want to remain at home with their children but still have vital careers for self-fulfillment. Starting a home business on a whim seldom leads to success because any career requires careful planning. #1. A written business plan While every new business requires a written business plan, a home-based enterprise must […]
Growing Family: 6 Changes You Will Need to Make Within a Few Years
Having a family is a wonderful and rewarding experience, and expanding your family is no exception. Once your family starts growing, however, there are often changes to your life and lifestyle that must be made to accommodate. Here are six things that you’ll need to adjust within a few years. Bigger vehicle Having children can […]
Child’s Play: How to Keep Up on Your House Cleaning with Small Children
Cleaning house can be especially difficult when it is coupled with the task of raising small children. However, it is still a job worth undertaking, and with a little preparation, it is entirely possible to make the house look neat and tidy despite the presence of young children. Clean while they are asleep During their […]
Teaching Your Teen Emotional Literacy
It’s easy to forget sometimes that emotional literacy is not something that comes naturally to most people. Some people can pick up on the subtle emotions behind their choices, perceptions, and feelings. But more often than not, emotional literacy needs to be taught. The teenage years are some of the most emotionally challenging, and it […]
Babysitter Blues: What You Should Know Before You Hire
Finding a qualified babysitter for your children may seem to be an overwhelming task, and it may be difficult to know where to begin. There are several steps you can take to make the process easier. The following are seven qualities and tricks you should know and look for when searching for the most qualified […]
6 Ways to Help Your Children Through a Family Move
A family move can have an enormous impact on children because it takes away all that is familiar. They will have to make new friends, settle into a new school and familiarize themselves with different surroundings. This is a lot for children to absorb. Let’s explore some ways to help children through a family move. […]
What You Should Be Teaching Your Children From the Comforts of Your Own Home
Children do not need to be surrounded by notebooks and whiteboards to be taught useful information. In fact, learning is about so much more than solving math equations and learning science facts. Instead, it is a whole process of questioning, analyzing and discussing everything in their surroundings. That is why these kids can pick up […]
Great Ideas for Keeping the Kids Busy This Summer
Summer time presents parents with a unique challenge, like how to keep their children busy and not moping around the house constantly looking for something to do. It is something every parent has to deal with, from the day school lets out until they go back at the end of summer. Here are some great […]
Clean Habits: 5 Ways to Teach Your Children About Hygiene
Every parent has a goal for their children to be healthy. One of the biggest fights with your children’s health, though, is their own disdain for hygiene. Here are five tips to teach your children about hygiene to lead to a healthy life. Start a bath routine Parents of infants start a nighttime routine that […]
Family Yard Work: Age-Appropriate Yard Tasks to Give Your Children this Summer
Maintaining your yard is a major project during all seasons of the year, and summer is no exception. Family yard work is the easiest way to make sure all tasks are completed. Tasking your children with yard work also gives them useful experiences that will benefit them later, when they own their own homes and […]