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…
Every parent has been there. Your usually angelic (or at least moderately well behaved) child is suddenly intractable, full of rage, or even engaged in a full-blown temper tantrum. Worse, your usual discipline measures don’t even make a dent in the attitude or anger. What to do? First of all…
You want your child to be as safe as possible when you travel – all parents do. But when installing a car seat, whether it’s for an infant, toddler or bigger kid, many parents make some common mistakes that could cost the child his life. First, start by choosing the…
If you’re ready to do some spring cleaning or just tired of a potential avalanche every time you open the hall closet, it may be time to consider a yard sale. You don’t need to invest a huge amount of time and effort, just a few hours for the actual…
Sometimes it seems that babies cry for absolutely no reason. You’ve fed, burped, changed and clothed the baby properly. You’ve ruled out illness. And if you have to play that Barney song one more time to get the baby to calm down, then you’re the one who’ll be crying. What…
When it comes to cooking, there’s nothing quite like getting your kids in on the act, especially if they’re finicky eaters. Your child will have even more incentive to polish off his meal when he’s the one to prepare it. In addition to getting a helping hand in the kitchen,…
Forms of electronic organization may not be for everyone. For many busy moms, it can be a blessing for hectic schedules and the list of things to do. The following time-saving ideas can certainly be game-changers. 1. Clipping and Sorting Coupons Saving money is a high priority for most moms….
It’s summer, and the buck stops here for many teens. The break is the perfect opportunity for teens to get their feet wet in becoming gainfully employed. In addition to getting workplace experience, the income can also ease the burden on Mom and Dad’s purse. Although summer jobs were a…
Just when you thought it was safe for your child to go into cyberspace. It’s bad enough that children have to deal with being pushed around face to face in school, but apparently the intimidation doesn’t stop there. A growing trend of cyberbullying has parents, students, education professionals and lawmakers…
There’s plenty to bond with other moms about, especially when your kids are the same age. But how do you make and retain those friends of yours who don’t have kids? Keeping things relatable on both sides is the key to retaining those friends who either don’t yet have kids,…