Get ready to put the happy in Halloween with these simple tips for staying safe. Although there’s plenty of fun to be had, this harrowing holiday can be downright spooky if you aren’t careful. This trick for treating your family to a good time is to proceed with caution. There…
Just as much as twins are very alike, sometimes siblings raised in the same home by the same parents can be complete opposites. Birth order has been used to explain and predict these personality differences, hobbies, grades in school, earning potential and much more. But can that be possible, and…
Which way do you swing when your child behaves? What’s best – spanking or time outs? Before you even get to the point where discipline is needed, experts say that kids need clear-cut boundaries so that you can head off discipline problems before they even happen. Certainly, those boundaries need…
Whether you have a child who’s entering a school environment for the first time or you have a seasoned preschooler or older child, the elementary school experience can be daunting for both child and parents. Here’s a grade-by-grade guide to what elementary school has in store for kids. Before school…
Autumn is upon us, and that means leaving the hot summer weather behind. With the change in temperatures comes a change in activities for your family. So why not take advantage of the cooler climate with some family-friendly activities that you and your kids are sure to fall for? Of…
There’s nothing cuter than watching your children engage in play with man’s best friend. Unfortunately, it’s not always fun and games with your four-legged friends. There are an estimated 1 to 2 million dog bites every year. At the end of the day, animals are still animals, so you want…
For many kids, summer fun just wouldn’t be fun without a big outdoor bubble party! But before you go out and buy a pricey bubble-blowing machine, why not give making your own bubble formula a try? It’s cheap, easy and may even make bigger bubbles than the storebought kind. You…
New parents seem to sweat the small stuff more than seasoned parents. And while it’s true that babies develop at different rates, depending on when they were born, their temperament and myriad other factors, there are a few milestones that parents should look for as they enjoy watching baby grow….
Children express emotions in a range of ways, and they may not always seem like appropriate reactions. Being scolded might turn a child into a wailing, hysterical mess, but the death of a close family member might be met with stoicism. This is because children model their behavior after what…
As a parent, it’s your responsibility to teach your child responsibility. You want to raise your children with good values, and instilling in them the importance of being responsible is a strong foundation upon which to build. Realistically, a younger child won’t learn about real responsibilities until that child hits…