All families should have a first-aid kit – or two – on hand for emergencies. Gathering supplies ahead of time and educating your whole family on how to use the items in your kit is essential to handling emergencies. Treating minor injuries that happen around the home or while traveling…
It’s a parent’s worst nightmare – a child becoming the prey of a sexual offender. Unfortunately, the sick individuals who stalk young children aren’t branded with a scarlet letter, and by the time some parents find out that a predator has infiltrated their surroundings, it’s too late. In the United…
Does it ever feel like time isn’t on your side, especially when you’ve got hungry mouths to feed? Between rushing from school to work to extracurricular activities, satisfying those big appetites can seem nearly impossible. In fact, it often feels like the drive-thru is the only place where you’ll achieve…
“I look fat.” “My butt is too big.” “My arms look jiggly.” How often do you find yourself complaining about your physical flaws in front of your children? Unless the answer is never, it’s one too many times. By showing that you have a lack of self love to your…
When the last school bell rings, the cries of “I’m bored!” and “There’s nothing to do!” seem to start almost immediately. And while summer should be a time for the whole family to relax and slow down, that process can be frustrating when you want your kids to enjoy themselves…
One of the greatest values you can instill in your children is teaching them the importance of saving for a rainy day. With the collapse of the housing market and the incredibly high rate of unemployment, many adults, both young and old, found that they hadn’t tucked away enough money…
If you’re a mom on the go, and your child has outgrown the diaper bag, then you may be stuck in “storage” limbo, without a place to put the various accessories that kids inevitably need. The answer is simply to get smart about what you tote and plan what you…
You’ve got the house babyproofed with all the gadgets and preventive tools that should keep young kids out of the dangerous areas of your home. No worries, right? Wrong. There are hidden hazards in the home that can do serious damage to a child. Be extra-careful and warn children of…
When your child is sick, you just want to help him feel better as quickly as possible. But did you know that your first line of defense might be waiting in your pantry or cupboard, instead of in the medicine cabinet? Home remedies have been successful in treating common bugs…
We’ve all heard the old wives’ tale that if food dropped on the ground or other surface is picked up within five seconds that it’s safe to eat. If you have small kids who drop food on a regular basis and stuff it right into their little mouths, then a…