Watch Out for That Falling TV: Safe Placement Tips to Protect Kids
Gather any group of parents for a playgroup or a cup of coffee, and the conversation will inevitably turn to screen time: what the risks are, at what age it's OK, how much is too much, how screen time should be spent, etc. But many parents don't realize there is a...
Christmas Cleanup: A Way to Bond With Your Kids
The holiday season is a busy season for parents. For some, they will be working overtime almost everyday just to get work done in time before the holidays so they can go on leave and celebrate Christmas with their families. Although it’s a crazy time to be juggling...
Understand Some Truths About Parenting
Having a family is truly a blessing to anyone and raising a child or children is full of surprises. If you are not yet a parent or about to be one, you have to be ready emotionally, physically, and psychologically as you get to have a little angel in your life. Having...
Help Kids Beat the Homework Blues
After a long day at school, kids are usually just looking to unwind at home. With fatigue, hunger, and multiple distractions, getting homework done is a real challenge. Even with a good homework schedule in place, staying motivated isn’t easy. Here are some tips to...
5 Tips for Keeping Your Children Protected While You are at Work
Security is a main issue for parents when they leave their children to work or have some alone time. When the child is not old enough to be left home alone, parents worry about their babysitters being the right fit. When the child can be left home alone, they worry...
Ten Family Friendly Things to Do on a Cold Winter Day
For families who love spending time in the great outdoors, the colder seasons can feel dull and boring. While family-friendly recreational choices can feel limited once the temperatures drop, it’s a lot easier than you think to turn winter into a unique opportunity to...
Beyond Stranger Danger: Protect Your Family from Predators at Home
As a parent, you know that it’s tempting to think that all individuals who pose a threat to our children’s safety must be strangers. It’s easy to teach our children about “stranger danger” and think we’ve done enough. Sadly, while “strangers” are still dangerous, the...
Tips for Keeping Your Baby Journal Updated
It’s no secret – today’s parents are busy. When you’re juggling careers, family obligations and some semblance of a personal life, finding time to keep a baby journal can seem almost laughable. Luckily, today’s journals don’t require a pen and paper. Online baby...
Outgrowing Your Current House? 5 Options For The Next Stage In Life
There are boxes piling up in the halls. All the closets are overflowing. Your youngest son wants his own room. And the home office is looking pretty inadequate. You've outgrown your current house. Is buying a new home the next step? Not necessarily. Here are five...
5 Tips to Help Kids Recover Quickly After Sports Injury
When kids get engaged with sports of any kind, there is a high likelihood that they will experience an injury at some point in time. Helping them to recover as quickly as possible requires having the right approaches under your belt that have been proven to bring them...