The chestnuts may be roasting on an open fire, but it’s going to take more than that to keep your family warm during the winter holidays. Frigid temperatures can be downright dangerous, which is why it’s important to ensure you’ve taken plenty of precautions for preventing frostbite and all of…
Searching for some great ways to entertain your kids this Easter? Well, hop to it with these innovative ideas that are sure to stimulate your young ones. What’s Easter without an old-fashioned Easter egg hunt? Provide each participant with their own basket or bag. Opt for plastic eggs that you…
Autumn is upon us, and that means leaving the hot summer weather behind. With the change in temperatures comes a change in activities for your family. So why not take advantage of the cooler climate with some family-friendly activities that you and your kids are sure to fall for? Of…
For many kids, summer fun just wouldn’t be fun without a big outdoor bubble party! But before you go out and buy a pricey bubble-blowing machine, why not give making your own bubble formula a try? It’s cheap, easy and may even make bigger bubbles than the storebought kind. You…
When it comes to getting your children to eat their fruits and vegetables, you may not win the battle, but you can definitely win the war. The secret is to get sneaky. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that adults and children both consume five fruit and vegetable…
Moms dread that wake-up call in the middle of the night that signals illness in their child. Whether it’s a fever, vomiting or something else, a nighttime illness can be scary. But not all of them warrant a call to the doctor or a visit to the emergency room. A…
There’s no denying that laundry is the ultimate chore. Unfortunately, it’s often a task that falls mainly on the woman of the house. But it doesn’t have to be a one-woman job. Get the kids in on the act, and it will make tackling those mounds of dirty clothes a…
Raising a confident child can be a challenge. While some children have no issues going for what they want, other kids are more reserved and struggle to be assertive. It’s important to note there is a big difference between being assertive and being aggressive. As a parent, you probably want…
Is your finger on the pulse of places in your home where germs love to lurk? You don’t have to be a complete neat freak in order to keep your family healthy — just be aware of where everyone puts their hands. A good rule of thumb when cleaning is…
For most parents, the days of letting their kids run around the neighborhood from sunup to sundown went out with the lax attitude about bike helmets. These days, summer is all about structure for most kids. Whether it’s camp, daycare, summer school or other activity, it’s important for kids to…