If you have been reading a lot of popular parenting and craft magazines, you’ve probably discovered that kids’ costumes are not just for Halloween anymore. Not only are homemade costumes fun for holidays and other parties, but kids love to play in them. Luckily, you don’t have to spend a fortune to create costumes your […]
Meal Plan Musts to Encourage Better Eating Habits for Your Kids
Like most things in life, eating healthy is a habit that starts when you’re young and stays with you as you grow. Good parenting isn’t about forcing your kids to eat right so much as it is finding ways to make them love eating right. With these meal plan must-do’s, you’ll find this habit easier […]
Tips Any Working Mom Can Use to Save Time During the Week
There never seems to be enough minutes in the day for a working mother. Between cooking dinner for the family, working, grooming, and doing other projects, there is little time for those mundane and time-consuming errands. If you find yourself putting off important projects, neglecting housework, or just getting behind during the week, don’t worry. […]
3 Habits That Help Your Little Ones Stay Healthy
If you have kids, your number one priority is to keep them healthy. So you do everything you can to achieve that – from keeping your home immaculate to preparing and feeding them a balanced diet. In reality, though, there is only so much you can do. At a point, your little one needs to […]
Long Distance Family: How to Stay an Involved Grandparent from Far Away
We live in a mobile society, and that means many families are scattered across the country. As the children grow up and move away, grandparents are discovering that the next generation could be in several different states or even countries. The great news is, you don’t have to settle for seeing the grandkids a few […]
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 […]
5 Reasons Your Child Should Learn Mandarin
Mandarin could easily be the language of the future. Just as English a while back “suppressed” French as the must-know-language, it is quite possible that one day, history will repeat itself. Today, more than 800, 000, 000 of people in China speak Mandarin, and because of the rising economy of the country, more and more […]
4 Signs Your Children’s Dental Health Is at Risk
Although the first teeth children get are temporary, the oral health of children is still very important. Proper tooth development and good dental health play a role in proper food chewing and digestion, speech development, and growth of healthy permanent teeth. Parents and dentists both play vital roles in healthy mouths for children. There are […]
Garage Sale: Ideas to Help Weed Out That Overstuffed Toy Bin
Preparing your home for a garage sale is a great way to get the kids involved in cleaning out that overstuffed toy bin and the playroom. Use this time to clear out the junk, create a more organized play space, and cut back on excess clutter. These simple organization tips can help you get started. […]
Loose Teeth: 5 Painless Pulling Practices You Can Try
Most children start to lose their teeth around the age of five or six. Losing teeth can be exciting, but it can also be painful. You don’t want to have to wrestle your kids into pulling out their own teeth, or make the whole affair a black mark on their childhood. Fortunately, there are many […]