Host a Family Friendly St. Pat’s Day Party
Now that we're past Valentine's Day, our family looks forward to St. Patrick's Day which shortly follows after. Aside from everyone being allowed to wear green from head-to-toe, St. Patty's Day is generally an adult holiday due to the high levels of drinking that are...
Avoid Obesity Through Healthy Sleep
An increase in obesity cases has been rising up since the 1980s. Recent studies show that 15% of kids are overweight and 68% of adults are obese. Forecasts show that in 3 years, 75% of US Citizens would be overweight. This alarming increase compelled researchers to...
Art Therapy for ADHD and Anxious Children
Raising children is hard enough, but raising children with ADHD and anxiety problems can be downright nerve-wracking. We simply aren't taught how to communicate with a child who has such difficulties, since adults often gradually move away from the mindset of children...
Baby Milestones to Expect: An Infographic
Stephania from CheapSally.com shared this baby milestone infographic with me recently, and I just had to put it up on the site here. Enjoy! Earnest Parenting: help for parents of babies who want to know what to expect.
Start Your New Year’s Resolution NOW – Never too Early or Late!
Perhaps the most popular New Year’s resolution is to lose weight, get in better shape, or gain overall better health. I am no different this year. My resolution is to do my best to maintain my family’s health and well being. The good news is that it doesn’t matter...
Big Announcements from the Disney Channel
Hi heroes! Two big announcements in from the Disney Channel. First, fans of the show "Jake and the Never Land Pirates," will enjoy a spectacular event when Peter Pan returns to Neverland in a primetime special presentation, "Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Peter Pan...
Organize a Stress-Free Children’s Party
Organising any sort of event can be difficult and time consuming. Ensuring that everybody is happy and catered for can cause many people to experience stress and anxiety. With so many things to sort out, from food to entertainment, parties and get-togethers can be a...
How to Involve Your Kids in Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is devoted to the celebration of romance, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a fun celebration for the entire family. For the most part children merely have a small party at their public school celebrating Valentine’s Day by giving and receiving cute...
Parenting Help: Ask Your Pharmacist When You Need Health Information
A new study was released last month illustrating that pharmacists answer plenty of questions about prescription medications, but not as many about over the counter products. Think about it: you have access to a knowledgeable medical professional, and all it costs you...
3 Fun School Fundraising Ideas
As a proactive parent or teacher, you will undoubtedly be involved with the fundraising activities that go on throughout the school year. Many schools rely heavily on fundraising activities in order to purchase important equipment that enhances school life for many...