You Can Draw Bible Stories for Kids Looks Terrific!
One skill I've never really perfected (nor worked on) is drawing. The Mercenary can draw. He's really pretty good. And Hubby is downright skilled. But me? I never progressed much past sketching or copying what others have done. Which is fine, but it does make teaching...
Building A Better Student: The Creative Space
Ever heard of work fragmentation? It’s a term used to describe the constant interruptions that people experience in the office. Some experts believe it happens an average of 50-60 times a day, and that more than half of our time at work is spent not actually working,...
How to Potty Train Your Child in Just One Week
Potty training is a major milestone for both parent and child. The lure of being free from buying and changing diapers is appealing to parents, but the thought of the potty training process can be discouraging, both for parents who have never potty trained before and...
My New House, My New Home: Moving Cross-Country with Your Kids
Some of us have been there before. You just got a major promotion or lucrative new job. You need to be near family or are moving to be close to family and friends you previously left behind. Your current neighborhood is unsafe or otherwise unsuitable, so you're taking...
Does Your Child NEED to Graduate From an Expensive College?
Heroes, one of the things we have to consider as the kids age is college costs. Have you looked at what many of them are charging? It's getting more and more insane every year! Hubby and I earnestly want to get the boys through school without putting them in debt. We...
Why do the Kids Keep Getting Sick? 5 Reasons Why Immune Systems are Down
As a parent, you may be wondering why your kids keep getting sick. Is it from all of the germs that they pick up while they're at school? Or could it simply be from the changes in the weather? Children who constantly get sick may leave you feeling frustrated and...
Five Sneaky Tricks to Get Your Kids to Brush Their Teeth
If your kids are like most children their age, they probably don't really care for brushing their teeth. In fact, they might downright refuse to pick up their toothbrushes. Reminding doesn't work, and nagging doesn't work, so you'll have to get creative. If you're at...
10 Ways Divorce Can Affect a Child Throughout Their Youth
Divorce causes a disruption in the lives of both parents and the children living in the home. While it does affect some children negatively, it is important to note that not all children experience problems. And that you as parents can do everything in your power to...
Prevent Common Sports Injuries with These Tips
Nearly 30 million children participate in organized sports each year and every year 3.5 million children are treated for sports injuries. There are many general practices that can help families and their children prevent a majority of these sports related injuries,...
3 Uncommon Financial Safety Nets for Family-Oriented Workers
You might have heard the familiar lecture from a parent or grandparent; the one where your elderly relative talks about how they worked a consistent nine-to-five for forty years and retired with full benefits, fueled only by their determination and solid work ethic....