May is Pregnancy Awareness Month, and if you’re expecting or already have a child, then you’re definitely aware of what it’s like to be pregnant. But do you know what to expect when it’s time for your bundle of joy to arrive? You may think that there’s only one place…
Why put off until tomorrow what you can do today? We’re talking about procrastination. It’s a hard habit you want to break your child of before it ever begins. Waiting until the last minute can make a stressful situation even more harrowing. How many times have you burned the midnight…
When the last school bell rings, the cries of “I’m bored!” and “There’s nothing to do!” seem to start almost immediately. And while summer should be a time for the whole family to relax and slow down, that process can be frustrating when you want your kids to enjoy themselves…
Saying one thing and doing another, melting down over seemingly nothing, refusing to use the bathroom — kids are contradictory little things sometimes. But before you throw your hands up and take your little one to a shrink, try to get to the bottom of those tumultuous thoughts. Maybe your…
Sticks and stones will break their bones, but names will never hurt them, right? Think again. Bullying has been around as long as kids have, but with the introduction of different forms of communication, it’s risen to alarming levels. The implications of bullying and being bullied have grown more serious,…
Summer means it’s time to enjoy fresh, locally grown fruits, veggies and other homegrown goodies. Take advantage of the season and make a visit to the farmer’s market fun and educational for the kids. As they have a choice in the foods they’re served, they’ll be more encouraged to get…
Admit it – there’s nothing fun about rainy days, especially when there are kids in the picture. Within a few hours, it feels like everybody has come down with a serious case of cabin fever. There are ways to be prepared for the worst-case scenario. Arm yourself with these techniques…
Whether it’s an April shower, a sick day or just a quiet day indoors, things can get boring pretty fast. If you don’t want your kids to veg out in front of the TV for hours, then arts and crafts can provide a great diversion. But don’t run to the…
If Christmas means peace on Earth, goodwill to men, then why does your house look like a bomb went off? Face it, it’s hard to maintain some level of quality control over your house during the holidays, and Christmas day is no exception. Between wrapping paper, presents and dishes, you…
There may be nothing worse than being pregnant and feeling terrible. Being sick with a cold, the flu or some other malady may be even worse for pregnant women, whose medication options are limited. If you have a cold while pregnant, then the symptoms can seem worse than if you…