With the holidays winding down and the kids still on Christmas break, there’s no time like the present to get your children to work on those ever-important thank you notes. Far too many parents don’t appreciate the true value of having their kids write out thank-you cards to generous friends…
Eating a nice meal with a child can seem downright unappetizing at times if the child’s manners leave a lot to be desired. Teach your kids manners without starting a food fight. The best time to start teaching table manners is as early as they can hold a spoon. Start…
You pride yourself in being a hip parent who knows all of the warning signs. But with ever-changing technology, it’s sometimes hard to stay on top of the latest and greatest trends, especially since you’re not a teenager anymore. And to say things have changed since then would be an…
Whether you had a Caesarean section or a natural birth, it’s important to take care of your own body after giving birth. While a C-section, which is major abdominal surgery, is the more invasive and traumatic procedure, women who deliver naturally still need to care for themselves postpartum. Expect to…
Cooped-up kids who can’t go outside on a stormy day can make for a miserable time. But they don’t have to. Help them burn that pent-up energy in productive ways, instead of lying around watching TV or playing video games. Rainy days are a perfect time to focus on fitness;…
It’s that time of year when school is out, and kids are out and about with their parents. Whether it’s the mall, the pool, museums, zoos or other public place, it’s possible that you and your child could be separated. It’s so easy for a child to get lost with…
It’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning, then it’s the last thing you do at night. No, it’s not brushing your teeth. For many moms, it’s checking their e-mail, social networking pages, blogs, message boards or all of the above. The Internet can be…
May is National Better Sleep Month, and for moms, better sleep – and more sleep – may feel like an unattainable goal. But if you’re sleep-deprived, life goes on; your kids still need you and all your usual obligations still loom. How do you deal with not being well-rested and…
Much has been said about the health benefits of soy. Soy is a complete protein — the only non-animal product to boast that claim — and it benefits cholesterol, lowering levels of LDL, the “bad” cholesterol, and raising HDL, or “good” cholesterol. Its high calcium levels contribute to bone health,…
Looking for an inexpensive fun way to get your family into the holiday spirit? Read between the lines. In addition to creating a family tradition that will provide your children with a lifetime of memories, you’ll also be benefitting your child. Experts say that reading to your children aloud is…