April marks Alcohol Awareness Month. It’s a great opportunity to discuss the topic of alcohol abuse and its consequences with your children. Unfortunately, a child’s first exposure to alcohol – and alcohol abuse – can be at home. As a parent, it’s your responsibility to lead by example. In other…
“Are you listening to me?” How many times have you asked your child that very thing? It may seem like you say things a thousand times, and your child still never hears you. Truth be told, they may be hearing you; they’re just not listening to you. Not sure how…
In the age of texting, e-mail, Facebook and other forms of communication that teens have available, it can be hard for parents to keep up with all those cryptic abbreviations. But your child’s life might depend on you deciphering them. Would you know what “robotripping on DXM” would mean? Or…
All moms know that the most precious cargo they shuttle around each day in the car is the kids. So keep them safe, whatever age they may be, by getting the right car seat and securing it properly. Full-term newborns can sit in rear-facing convertible or infant car seats. You’ll…
When you think you might be pregnant, you want to know as soon as possible. So you may do what many women do and run out to the drugstore a few days after the alleged conception to pick up a pregnancy test. But how do you know you’re getting accurate…
Your kids are clamoring for an allowance, and what better way to allow them to earn one than with regular chores? Contributing to the workload around the house benefits the entire family. Completing chores boosts children’s self esteem by making them feel like a valued part of the team. Chores…
When it heats up outside, the siren song of the ice-cream man’s truck may be the only thing that gets the kids out of the air-conditioned house on the double. But if you’re worried about the fat, calories and sugar of those tasty treats, then the ice-cream man might be…
When your child starts drinking milk, you’ll want to ensure that she’s drinking the cream of the crop. With so many types of milk out there, the choices can be confusing. Should you choose cow’s, goat’s, almond, rice, soy? Only you can say what’s right for your family, given any…
The heat is on – and it’s only going to get worse. All the SPF in the world often isn’t enough to protect your child from the beating sun in those hotter-than-heck months. But there is a ray of light. You can take other fool-proof measures to cover your kids…
Searching for some great ways to entertain your kids this Easter? Well, hop to it with these innovative ideas that are sure to stimulate your young ones. What’s Easter without an old-fashioned Easter egg hunt? Provide each participant with their own basket or bag. Opt for plastic eggs that you…