Organising a Busy, Messy Home – 6 Sanity Saving Tips for Single Parents
Running a household is a stressful, full time job at the best of times– but when you’re running solo, it can make life and day-to-day activities especially challenging. As you’re a single parent, maintaining an organised home falls squarely on your shoulders. All the...
Monday Give Away Linky
Wahoo, Monday! I betcha don't hear that very often, now do you? An InLinkz Link-up
Spring Cleaning Should Include Your Car
We try very hard here to publish articles that are relevant to parenting and/or parents. At first, spring cleaning your car may not seem like a qualifying topic, however the spring cleaning we're focusing on today has to do with safety. Yes, we're talking about...
Kid Tech – 5 Kid Friendly Apps Every Parent Should Look Into
Do you have a toddler or a preschooler with nothing to do? Children at this age can be quite a handful and an increasing number of parents are turning to electronic methods to help them contain the energy of their youngsters. There are dozens of educational apps,...
Take Home That Blue Ribbon: 5 Science Projects That Really Wow
Science experiments are a wonderful way to engage children in active learning. Whether you are looking for a new ideas for a school project or just a fun summer project to inspire the kids. Here, we consider five great science projects: 1) Put Gravity to the Test!...
Manage Your Diet, Treat Yourself with Yacon Syrup
Heroes, as I've approached my mid-forties I've struggled more and more with diet and exercise. When I had my fantastic knee injury on the bunny hill skiing in 2010 I was at a weight and shape that made me happy. Since then, not so much. I've tried all sorts of...
More Than a Boo-Boo: Six Signs Your Baby Has a Broken Bone
Babies like exploring and learning about the mysterious world around them, and their insatiable curiosity can often lead to an accident. You cannot start helping your baby feel better until you know what is wrong, so look for these six signs your baby has a broken or...
Keeping Up Appearances: What Parents Need to Teach Their Kids about Their Looks
There are many pertinent lessons that you will teach your child throughout life, but some of the most important ones will be lessons in hygiene and outward appearance. Appearances can say a lot about people, but your children might be too young to understand that....
What Does My Child Really Think of My Divorce?
Most parents will agree divorce is difficult for any child, but may struggle with what "difficult" means for their kids. Some reactions and emotions, parents may expect, while others blindside them. Here are a few common reactions and feelings kids have about divorce....
Kids and Their Cars: When it Gets Complicated
Parents always want the best for their children, and there's usually nothing in this world that would prevent them from making sure that they're safe. Unfortunately, as our kids get older, they ultimately go out on their own. Usually the first step into that new world...