One of the most important gifts that you can give your children is to teach them about empathy and kindness. Charitable acts can be integrated into holiday gift giving, and will help pass on these values to the next generation. The following are 5 ideas to do this: 1) volunteer...
There is nothing scarier than spotting vaginal blood when you are pregnant. But, there’s a couple of type of blood that you could see, and different colors. These are important details that make a difference in when it is time to panic and when it is probably nothing really too...
It is always hurtful when you are looking to belong in a group and you are rejected. You instantly feel like an outcast and and outsider, like you don’t belong. That is why it is very important that you are always inclusive and welcoming to people when they are seeking...
Worker flexibility seems to be a big problem for small businesses. For this very reason many people are starting there own business because having the freedom of being their own boss gives them great flexibility. A concern some small business owners have about giving their employees more flexibility is planning....
All moms want to be the best moms. All moms want to be more than enough for their children but what of being enough is okay? Why should you feel guilty about just being enough? As long as your children have what they need then being just enough is fine....
Telling kids the truth about Santa varies from household to household. Some parents decide that it is best to never start the tradition of Santa Claus in the first place. There are also families that come up with a creative way to break the news when children are old enough...
Children love to climb; all over anything they can reach. A table just the right size for them can be a good playroom centerpiece; giving them something reasonable to clamber over. And with chairs that match it, they’ve got someplace to play that’s all theirs. And it can save your...
Getting married means, sooner or later, the couple has to get on the same page regarding what becoming a family might mean. And eventually that could include expanding the family; having children. Planning your family can be a very intimate and serious discussion, so there aren’t really any broad rules...
Winter time creates a unique challenge for families with young children. Children 6 and over require an hour of physical activity a day while toddlers require 3 hours. There are a variety of fun and exciting ways to keep kids active inside the house when it is freezing outside. Activities...
Homeschooling is not just a viable option for children, it’s not that much different than traditional public school, for children or the teachers. There are still typical homework nights, “classroom” arguments or gum in the hair days, and many participate in sports at local public facilities. The reasons for homeschooling...