There’s no denying that grilling is thrilling. With summer upon us, ’tis the season to get your grill on. From pool parties to barbecues, it’s just not a summer celebration without a grill. Before you light up your grill – keep this in mind. Almost 60 percent of grill fires…
It happens all of the time. You think you’ve wrapped up your Christmas shopping, and then BAM — it hits you. You’ve forgotten a teacher, friend, tutor, dance teacher, football coach, etc. Oftentimes you may be faced with the looking question: “what do you get for the person who has…
There’s nothing worse than having a young child who curses like a sailor. While it’s great your child is learning the art of verbal communication, there’s nothing proper about a potty mouth. In most cases, we have nobody but ourselves to blame. Unless they’re being exposed to foul language at…
Moving to another home is always stressful, regardless of whether or not you have children. The transition can be tough on the whole family, and kids might take a move pretty hard, depending on their age. The decision to make a move might not be an option, depending on your…
If your extended family is strewn from coast to coast – or even in different countries — then it might be hard to keep them in the loop about what’s going on in you and your kids’ lives. We all get busy and lose touch with family members once in…
Parents and their children establish their relationship and love in a variety of ways, and one of the first ways to begin that process is bonding with baby. Bonding establishes trust between parent and child, and it prepares the child for learning what the world is all about. Starting the…
When it comes to patience, do you feel like you’re always running on empty? When York University conducted a study in 1999, respondents listed patience as the most important parenting skill. Of course, patience is fleeting. Even if you have it, it’s easy to lose once you’re under the pressure…
A cookout is a great way to get friends and family together for a delicious meal and lots of fun. But there are a few precautions to take when it comes to keeping kids safe around the grill and in the yard. Before you light the grill, be sure it’s…
When you’re contending with traffic congestion, nothing adds fuel to the fire like the bickering of your children. Unfortunately, there’s not a whole lot you can do to stop the madness while trying to navigate a two-ton vehicle… or is there? There are actually safe ways to contend with car…
All kids get bashful or uncharacteristically quiet in some settings, but what should you do if your child is chronically introverted? Experts say absolutely nothing, if this is the child’s true nature, and the shyness doesn’t exclude your child from opportunities that present themselves, either personally or academically. Never persecute…