3 Great Hamper Gift Ideas
The holiday season is one of the most expensive times of the year for most people but not for the parents who know how to hamper (wrap gifts creatively). Gifts need not be expensive for people to appreciate them. In fact, putting a personal touch on presents can make...
Encourage Kids to Do Chores with ChoreMonster
Heroes, I just learned about ChoreMonster and I'm still giggling. Basically it's is a suite of web apps that parents can use to encourage kids to do their chores. Available for iOS and on the web, ChoreMonster helps you track chores and award points for completion....
Parenting Alert! Krokodil is a Killer Drug
Heroes, have you heard of Krokodil? This is a newer drug making the rounds. It was invented in America, but perfected in Russia and has returned. Perfected. Well, I don't know that that's exactly the best word, because this drug is AWFUL. A toxic mix of codeine,...
Christmas Crafting Tools for the Novice
This Christmas season, you've decided to do something completely different. All the past years have not only entailed buying presents, but purchasing some new decorations. You may have noticed at a neighbor's Christmas party down the street last year that he had some...
Virtual Bubblewrap: 3 Apps to Help Keep Kids Safe
According to the Center for Missing and Exploited Children, 2,185 children are reported missing every day. The Center recently published a study that indicates one out of every seven children is solicited online, and four percent of children online will be asked to...
How to Know if Divorce is the Right Choice for Your Family
Editor's note: this was a difficult post for me to agree to publish. I'm of a mind to say that once people get married they should plan to stay that way for life, since most minor issues tend to resolve with time and maturity. That said, I recognize that there are...
How to Teach Your Kids About Drug Safety
One of the most stressful conversations you can have with your kids is the "drug talk." However, just like the sex conversation, this is a conversation that needs to happen. We are reminded every day about the dangers of drugs, but it's still important that you and...
Protect Your Most Important College Investment: Your Children
Dorm Security Most first-year students at college live in dorms or some other form of on-campus living. Usually there are security measures such as magnetic card locks on exterior doors and key locks leading to the dorm room itself. I can say from personal experience...
5 Ways to Update Your Windows This Winter
Windows can make a big difference in the look and style of a home, as well as reduce energy costs and just make the whole family feel good when they're updated and stylish. There are many ways to update windows for winter, to not only save on energy bills but change...
Biggest Concern of New Parents: Keeping Kids Safe
The first time you bring a child home from the hospital, one of the biggest fears of parenting can really kick in. Yes, most of us start experiencing those worries well before birth; but when you actually have the baby home? That's when you really can get crazy. Come...