5 Ways to Protect Your Kids From Devastating and Deadly Diseases
Being a parent is tough no matter how you look at it. The job of keeping your children safe, healthy, and happy never really ends. There are more things to worry about now than there were when you were young. In addition to the usual childhood illnesses, you also need...
5 Great Tips to Make Sure Your Daughter Has A Memorable Prom
If you have a teenage daughter, you know that the adolescent years can be fun and stressful at the same time. One of the biggest events in a teenage girl's life is prom. If your daughter is planning on going to prom, check out these five tips to help make it a...
Six Ways to Teach Your Kids How to Save for Their Futures
Teaching children to think beyond today, sometimes even beyond the “now,” is pretty tough, especially if your children are still young. However, preparing your kids for the future is something all parents must do, even though nearly everything in society promotes...
Building a Better Student: Stumped
I co-host a morning radio show in Denver, and one of the most popular elements on the program is a feature called The Mindbender. It’s not trivia - which is something you either know or don’t - but rather a game that allows you to puzzle out the answer to a fun...
Easy Efficiency: Five Ways to Drop Your Home’s Energy Use
When it comes to lowering your monthly energy bills, focusing on ways to make your home easier to heat and cool is a savvy strategy. In the average home, heating and cooling can account for as much as half of the household's energy usage. You don't have to invest a...
Monday Give Away Linky, Depths of Winter Edition
Well, Heroes, we're solidly into February and the snow here is piled pretty high. After I think 3 very mild winters, this has been quite a change. And cold! So, very cold. I am not terribly fond of the cold. However! We have another giveaway linky to enjoy. I may have...
The Pros and Cons of Providing a Car for your Teenager to Drive
As your teenager gets his or her license, they are probably interested in getting their own used car to drive. Getting a car has several different pros and cons that should be weighed and discussed as a family before giving them their own set of wheels. From increased...
How to Treat the Most Common Bug Bites Your Kids Encounter
Usually, bug bites do little more than cause itching and discomfort to kids, but parents should always be aware that bites can trigger allergic reactions and infections. Below are five common bug bites, and recommended treatment for each. Spider Bites Spider bites can...
Five Critical Details of Child Custody Laws
Going through a separation or divorce can be a trying time when emotions run high and it is easy to feel confused in regards to all the laws that apply. Here are five important details regarding child custody laws to help you better understand this function of the...
Parenting a Child With Cerebral Palsy
Welcoming a new baby into the home is generally a positive and hopeful experience. Parents have great plans for the future of the child and look forward to each new developmental phase. But for parents of four out of every 1,000 children born, the developmental phase...