As a proud new parent you have unlimited ways in which you can introduce your baby to your family and friends. It’s a lovely and thoughtful idea to send out baby thank you cards to loved ones and other people who offered support during pregnancy. Although a baby thank you card is traditionally used to […]
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Lets Move!: 10 Great Extracurricular Activities For Kids Who Can’t Sit Still
Sitting still all day in a classroom can be difficult for even the most patient children. So, how do you make sure your active child burns off all that pent-up energy in a focused, productive way? Thankfully, there are plenty of extracurricular activities for kids to get them moving while helping them to focus and build […]
Raising Boys vs Girls: 5 Notable Differences
While they may not actually be from Mars or Venus, boys and girls are scientifically different. Boys are more prone to anger while girls are better multi-taskers. What does this mean when it comes to raising boys vs. girls? Many parenting skills are useful for any gender, but there are key differences that you should […]
Love Marvel? Here’s the Best Toys Your Children Need
There’s no denying that Marvel is one of the biggest franchises in the world, and there have been so many blockbuster hits over the last few years that have blessed the world and connected millions of people. If you’re reading this, then no doubt you and your children are huge fans of the MCU. However, […]
Simple Ways To Survive Nursing School
College can be a challenge for any student. Whether you’re adjusting to being away from home for the first time, or getting the hang of budgeting, all students need to survive in college. For nursing students, there are some extra challenges to contend with, as well as the usual college adjustments. Here are some easy […]
8 Brilliant Ways to Spend More Quality Time With the Family
Time seems to speed up the older we get. We have more responsibilities, more tasks that take up our minds and eat up our day. As we strive to make a living to provide for our family, it can be hard to carve out quality time with the family. However, it’s not impossible. Read on […]
Kids’ Birthday Party Planning Hacks
Unfortunately, planning your child’s birthday party might come with more headaches than happy moments. It’s easy to become overwhelmed with some of the hassles that come with planning a birthday bash for your children and their friends, but no matter how you feel, the show must go on. To ensure that the party-planning process happens […]
Where To Find New Parent Advice Beyond Your Family and Friends
Being a new parent is one of the most difficult jobs there is. Not only are you likely to lose sleep and be more stressed out than usual, but you will also encounter a barrage of advice and information, solicited or not, from family and friends. To make matters worse, this information will be of […]
How to Choose a College Once You’re Accepted
After months of applying, drafting entrance essays, and staring outside waiting for the postman, the time has come: you’ve been accepted to college. Rather, you’ve been accepted to several colleges and now find yourself facing an important choice. Deciding where to go for college is a daunting decision that could greatly impact your future. As […]
Troubled Teens 101: How to Stop Your Teen from Spiraling Out of Control
When we consider parenthood, many of us think the diaper changing days are the hardest. Can anyone else hear the stuttering sobs of a teething two-year-old? Truth is parenthood kicks in when kids are old enough to begin making their own decisions. If you find yourself facing any troubled teens today, know there are steps […]
7 Healthy School Lunch Ideas for Your Kids
Obesity has legitimately become an epidemic plaguing our country. However, this disease isn’t limiting itself to just the adult population. In fact, 13.7 million children in the U.S. are either overweight or obese. We already know the cause. There’s simply too much high-calorie, high-fat, and high-sugar foods available to us at any given time. Additionally, […]
How Cannabis Helps Me Survive Motherhood
For me, a typical day begins with an earnest nudge from my early-riser child. From there out, chaos ensues. My mornings are filled with explosions of cereal, clothes, toothpaste, tears from one kid, and screaming from the other. We all then race out the door in a futile attempt to beat the clock and the […]
GIFT PACKAGING: HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT MATERIALS & Avoid Mistakes
Many people get into real trouble when it comes to gift wrapping. The choice of material is often the biggest problem. Not that they can’t find a nice gift wrapping paper or ribbon, they are often overwhelmed by the task of “putting it all together”. The most common questions are: “What fits?” and “How do […]
10 Pieces of Advice for Moms with Newborn Babies
So you and your little one are wrapping up your time at the hospital and are ready to head home. This is such an exciting step in your parenting journey! While it can also be pretty intimidating to step away from the protective bubble of nurses and doctors, you don’t have to stress it. We […]
5 Important Things Every Parent Must Know About Early Childhood Education
The first years of your children’s lives lay the foundation for their future success in school and in life. This is why early childhood education (ECE) is so important. In fact, by the time your children go to kindergarten, their brain has already reached 90 percent of its growth. The benefits your children receive from […]
Happy Birthday! Your Step-By-Step Guide to Planning a Birthday Party for Your Child
Are you planning a birthday party for your kid but don’t know where to start? From decorations, desserts, and fun games to themed paper plates, kids birthday parties can be a challenge to put together. You’ll become a kids birthday party planner, a DIY-er, a cake baker, and an entertainer. Luckily, with a set budget and […]
How to Create a Kid Friendly Backyard: Your Complete Guide
Hands up if converting your garden into a kid friendly backyard sounds like a sure way to destroy your flower beds? If your hand is up, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many people get stressed simply at the words ‘kid friendly backyard’. But the good news is that there’s no need to worry. There are […]
Here’s When (And How Often) You Should Be Taking Your Kids for a Dental Visit
Did you know that cavities are the most common chronic disease that affects children in the United States? Did you know that approximately 20 percent of children between the ages of 5 and 11 have at least one untreated cavity? Often, when children struggle with untreated cavities, it’s because they’re not seeing the dentist on […]
A Child can inherit happiness only from happy parents
What the whole world deprives of, is happiness. We all are probably fanatically looking for happiness. Some want to explore happiness in materialistic abundance and ascribe happiness to their ability to splurge more on their luxury and exotic aspirations. Someone who commutes to the office every day in a Lamborghini is believed to be far […]
Simple Hacks to Make Caring for a Toddler Easier
Being a parent is the most beautiful feeling in the whole wide world and parenting the most responsible task. Parenting is undoubtedly one of the toughest jobs initially, packed with a mix of joy and sorrow—a complete roller coaster ride. Most parents dread the part where their children are toddlers and in their growing years. […]
