5 Ways to Teach Kids the Importance of Being Green
The “Do as I say, not as I do” mantra couldn’t be more disingenuous, and it couldn’t be more ineffective when it comes to teaching kids valuable life lessons. To show your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews how to live green, you have to make the effort to...
First Time Leaving The Kids With A Babysitter? 5 Comforting Tips
As a new parent, you might feel that you will never be able to get out of the house again. However, you can leave your child with a babysitter if you want to enjoy a meal with your significant other or if you just need some time to yourself. Before leaving your child...
Monday Give Away Linky 12-9-2013
Monday. They are rolling around faster and faster all the time. Anyone remember Garfield the Cat, and how much he hates Mondays? I don't mind them all that much, but it does make me smile when I think about how much he hates them. So yes! Monday! Let's do giveaways. I...
Uproot Your Kids from Boredom with a Holiday Garden Project
With the kids out of school for a couple weeks near the end of December, you may start to see symptoms of JCF (Juvenile Cabin Fever) manifest themselves in your living room. While you certainly can’t provide entertainment every second of the day (you’re their parents,...
Always be Vigilant with Prescription Meds: Lock them Up
Heroes, one of the scariest things that can happen to our children is drug addiction. What we often fail to realize is that having unsecured prescriptions around the house can be a dangerous practice. More and more children are abusing prescriptions every day. It's...
Ways to Cope With the Rising Costs of Childcare
According to the Child Poverty Action Group, the average cost of raising a child to the age of 18 has risen in recent years to nearly £150,000, or about £160 per week in the UK, and $241,080 in the US. Unfortunately, earnings and benefits have not kept pace. Many...
Parents and Money: Things to Do in 2014
The new year is right around the corner, and if 2013 wasn't the best year for you financially, here is your opportunity to rewrite history. As a parent, you undoubtedly have a lot on your mind. And with all your responsibilities, savvy money-management may fall...
Book Spotlight: Game of Knowns by Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki
Getting your kids interested in science and how the world around them works can be a challenging feat for parents, given the near limitless amounts of entertainment and distractions vying for your kid’s attentions. Getting them off their video games or television...
Holiday Cookout: A Better Way for Family Bonding
When there is no hint or news of rain and the sun is out, prepare the meat, fish, veggies, and even fruits for an enjoyable family holiday cookout. And, don’t forget the grill and to tell everyone at home that tomorrow will be family day. It’s not because it’s a great...
Building a Better Student: The Social Swamp
For a lot of students, school is just an excuse to stretch their social muscles. Too often it’s the only reason they still get up and go each day. They’ve completely checked out of the educational aspect, and simply live for the social interaction with their friends....