Raising sports active kids is difficult, perhaps more today than ever before. Parents feel pressure to help their kids succeed. They want to keep up with other parents in an increasingly winner-take-all society. Too often, parents just like you feel that if they don’t do everything for their child, they…
When it comes to table manners, is your child more caveman than cute? Teaching your child the proper expectations at mealtime is one of those things you’ll want to get an early start on. Your child is never too young to start learning. In fact, taking the time to teach…
It’s the end of an era — or at least a year. The biggest party night is upon you, but celebrating just isn’t the same now that you’re a parent. In fact, the only ball you’re going to see dropping is your head on the pillow. Before you go chalking…
Do you have sweet dreams of your children going to sleep with no troubles? Well, consider it a dream come true when you follow these tried-and-true tips that will help shut-eye without the usual headaches associated with bedtime. Following this guide will definitely make the process a whole lot simpler….
Remember the embarrassment of having to insist your date come in to meet your parents? Or the anticipation of sitting by the phone waiting for a boy to call – then intercepting said call before one of your parents picked up and found a boy on the other end? For…
Sometimes it is better to receive than to give, and Christmas cards is one of those instances. While some people have everything ready for their Christmas cards months in advance, others find that same old box of cards going untouched year after year. The good news is that the task…
The halls are decked, and the holiday season is upon us. For the majority of us that means family gatherings — and plenty of them. Sadly, nothing can suck the life out of a party like contending with difficult relatives. In some instances, it can be enough to make anybody…
When you walk in the door, you see a stack of papers floating around your desk, and when you go home, just as at the office, you can’t find those important papers you need so desperately to stay out of trouble or make an excuse. When you come home at…
I’m sure you’ve seen the dire reports about childhood obesity becoming rampant in America. It’s a scary thing and not an experience any of us wish upon our children. Preventing obesity can be easy and empowering for children. Give them control over their bodies. Teach them to tune in to…
Warm weather is upon us. You’re finally exposed to temperatures that call for frozen relief this time a year. Indulge a little this summer and whip up some seriously yummy frozen delights for family and friends. Plus, you can work off any extra calories outside in the beautiful weather. Fro-Yo Pops…