Five Common Food Allergies You Should Test Your Child For
When you notice your child having an odd reaction during or after eating, such as wheezing, itching, coughing, swelling, abdominal pain or a rash, a food allergy may be to blame. Listed are five common food allergies for which you should have your child tested: Wheat...
Working Through Difficulty: Five Ways to Help Your Children Through a Divorce
More than half the marriages in the United States end in divorce. This process is even more difficult when there are children involved. Here are some things that should think about when determining custody. Don't let emotions take over Divorce can be an emotional...
Save Money on Parenting by Learning These Useful Skills
Raising children these days is not cheap. There are diapers and bottles, daycare, the expensive dance lessons, the new car and latest cell phone, and college tuition of course. Current estimates put the cost of raising a child from newborn to adulthood at over...
Keeping The Kids Busy This Summer: 6 Projects That Help Everyone
Summer arrives faster than you might want it to, and children look for something to do while at home. Why not make this summer one where you do projects that help others instead of doing the same things day after day? There are plenty of activities that you can do as...
Create a Practical Family Room
A family room is an integral part of any home. It is a special room where family members can relax and enjoy each other’s company while catching up on their daily news. Since the room is meant for both kids and adults, it has to appeal to the different generations....
Monday Give Away Linky, Late Hospital Edition
So wow, Heroes. This weekend was...stressful. A dear friend ended up in the hospital undergoing major emergency surgery, was diagnosed with cancer and we had the kids. All very unexpected. By the end of the day Sunday everyone was completely exhausted, and I just now...
Space Saving Ideas for the Clutter Conscious Parent
They say a little bit of clutter is indicative of a creative mind, but what happens when that clutter starts taking over the whole house? When chaos ensues, it is time for a little spring cleaning – out with the old, in with the new! So, whether it’s the family home...
5 Ways to Teach Your Kids How to Start a Garden
Gardening can be a wonderful family activity and a great way to encourage kids to get outdoors, as well as develop healthy eating habits. Plant a love of gardening in your child. Here are five ways to teach your kids how to start a garden. Start Plants from Seed...
How to Get Your Kids to Go Outside and Play: Benefits of Home Playground Equipment
Especially for families growing up in urban environments, finding a safe space to play outside and get a healthy amount of exercise is not always so easy. Most parents want their kids to stay in safe, enclosed areas where they can keep their eyes on their kids while...
Five Reasons Your Child Should Learn a Second Language
Most parents will do anything within their power to help their children grow up happy and successful. In some cases, children don't always agree with what their parents have in mind for them, and parents should consider the wishes of their children before making plans...