Whether it’s a nursery that needs updating as your child gets older or your teen needs a grown-up take on his childhood room, an entirely new room can break the bank. But a whole new look can be had on the cheap, and the number-one low-cost item that can transform…
Power struggles with children can’t always be avoided. When it comes to food, you may be wondering how you can get your kids to try new things without it becoming a battle. Remember that forcing a child to eat usually doesn’t get you very far. In addition, you need to…
The arrival of a new baby affects all aspects of parents’ lives, but the one that may have the most impact is the amount – or lack thereof – of sleep you get. All new parents are subject to sleep deprivation, but the effects of it vary from person to…
The Internet can be a great source of entertainment and education for your kids. Whether you need your child out of your hair for a few minutes to get a meal on the table or your child needs homework help, going online might be a great way to get things…
When it comes to their education, you want to know that your children are in good hands. That means having an open line of communication with his or her teacher that goes beyond the annual parent-teacher conference. We’re not saying you should assume the role of a helicopter parent, hovering…
Let’s face it: Kids in close quarters like classrooms are going to spread all kinds of germs to one another, right? Probably, but when you encourage healthful habits, kids tend to miss less school because of illnesses they’ve passed on to one another. The top illnesses that keep kids home…
You’re so glad to be out of maternity clothing – or at least, just about – that you didn’t think about what to wear when whipping your boobs out on a regular basis. When you’re nursing or pumping milk for your new baby, you might like to preserve a little…
Everybody knows that raising children is expensive. Even before that bouncing baby comes out of the womb, you’re already spending mad money. Between diapers, formula, clothes and more, the costs add up fast. You just need to have some common sense to save money. Formula alone can set you back…
It’s not fair that guilt became so intertwined with motherhood, but almost every mother suffers from maternal guilt about something she does or does not do. In our culture, motherhood is so loaded with expectations of perfection that it’s impossible to live up to the standard. That doesn’t mean we…
Admit it – there’s nothing fun about rainy days, especially when there are kids in the picture. Within a few hours, it feels like everybody has come down with a serious case of cabin fever. There are ways to be prepared for the worst-case scenario. Arm yourself with these techniques…