10 Items that Make Life with a Newborn Easier
If you’re expecting, then you are likely overwhelmed with the amount of baby products on the market. Truth be told, babies require very little....
The Importance of Kissing Your Baby
Love is a language that most people experience in their life; either with a partner, parent, sibling or child, most people know that a...
7 Cyberbullying Tips Every Child Should Know
The use of tech to harass a person, or what’s commonly known as cyberbullying, is on the rise. Fifteen percent of students admit to...
Unlocking the Power of Phonics: 5 Reasons Why It’s Critical to...
If your child is struggling with reading, you're most likely experiencing anxiety about it. Reading is fundamental to every subject in school (and in...
Five Books to Foster Healthy Eating Habits in Children
Every mama wants the same thing when it comes to mealtime: for her child to joyfully eat a variety of healthy foods. Though the...
Private Parts: Discussing Private Parts With Your Toddler
“Boys have penises and girls have vaginas” was one of the most popular and comical movie quotes of the early 1990s. Teaching children about...
Keeping up with the Baby Book
It’s on every baby registry checklist. Everyone tells you to get one. So you do. You sit in your new plush glider, the smell...
WHY YOU ONLY COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR SPOUSE 7% OF THE TIME
Thats not what I meant! Ever said that to your wife (or husband) before? Like, have you said that twice today? Even the best...
10 Best Camp Songs for Kids
No more teachers, no more books, no more school for summer, and it's up to you to give your children a summer to remember!...
The Bleak Reality of Having a Juvenile Record
Juvenile records are extensive and diverse and are routinely shared with a number of different groups such as across law enforcement agencies, with schools,...
Who Runs the World: A Guide to Encouraging Kids to Run
According to the CDC, the obesity rate has quadrupled in the past 30 years. And, with the obesity epidemic sweeping the nation (especially within...
Most Innovative Baby Products for 2019: TushBaby
Have you ever come across a baby product and thought “that’s genius!”. As parents in this busy world, we are constantly looking for new...
Easy, Yet Magical Ideas for Elf on the Shelf This Year
Magical and creative ideas for Elf on the Shelf antics seem to fly off your friends' social media pages throughout the month of December....
Everything You Should Know about Foster Care to Adoption
When children enter foster care, the goal is to help families and ultimately reunify children with their biological parents. In many unfortunate instances, children...
Eliminate Raising Your Voice in 8 Easy Ways
Let's face it. Parenting isn't easy. Parenting without raising your voice seems even LESS easy. Don't worry, we aren't going to leave you...
Fun With Fire Truck Games
Is your little one making siren sounds in his sleep? Fire trucks and firefighters are fascinating for so many toddlers and children. It must...
10 Activities to Grow Your Mother Son Relationship
The mother-son relationship is different from anything else. It should not be surprising that boys have a special bond with their moms. Moms are...
Creating Masterful Minds: Using STEAM to Shape our Children
The world is different from when we grew up. Technology abounds us at every turn, and our children are integrated into a world where...
3 Reasons to Keep Your Baby Close
We’ve all been there: you’re at the first big family event since having your baby, and everyone’s eager to meet the newest addition. Well-meaning...
Why every neighborhood needs a Little Free Library
While the age old adage may be true that 'fences make good neighbors', courteous and conscientious neighbors can become some of your best friends....
Exploring the Options for Your Graduating Teen Who is Just Not...
For some of us we still recall the fear and anticipation of the first day of our last year of high school. Our senior...
Families Love Camp Lincoln and Camp Lake Hubert in Minnesota
Nestled into the woods of Northern Minnesota lies a dreamy and pristine resort. Grand View Lodge was established in 1916 and has become one...
6 Ways To Teach Your Kids About Finance
Back-to-school time means plenty of lessons to learn in the classroom. But parents usually have to be the teachers when it comes to a...
Why Your Child Needs Supportive Shoes
As our little ones prepare to head back to school, shopping for the school year will soon be in full swing. From backpacks to...
6 Things To Do With Babies on a Day Trip
Being a parent means learning to juggle lots of things. Multi-tasking becomes second nature for parents, especially as they learn to juggle nap times, meal...
Hands-Only CPR
CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation which is a lifesaving emergency procedure that involves the repeated compression of a persons chest who is suffering from...
Raising Kids With an Attitude of Gratitude
Most people associate gratitude with holidays such as Thanksgiving or Christmas. And those are both excellent times to reflect on everything we're grateful for....
9 ACTIVITIES TO ENJOY WITH YOUR BABY AND DOG
Almost half of the households in the United States have a dog. Adding a new baby into the family can change the dynamics and...
Why Adult Children Need Their Parents More than Ever
Parents. What is the deal about needing our parents? As a young adult, I envisioned that one day I would not need my parents...
The Ultimate Easter Reading Guide for Kids
Easter is a time of celebration…a time of rebirth, rejoicing and reinvigoration. Whether you celebrate Easter with religion, simply enjoy the traditions of the...
How to Deal with a Stranger’s Mean Kid
They say it takes a village to raise a child. Or at least that’s what they used to say. Nowadays the mentality is that...
How You Can Help Your Child Discover Their Best Self
One of the primary responsibilities you have as a parent and one of the greatest gifts you can give your child, is to help...
Beyond the bows and bow ties: the baby clothes you actually...
Baby clothes: it’s easy to be overtaken by the cuteness overload. There are so many accessories for babies – just look at the bows,...
25 Well-known Sayings and Quotes Your Child Should Know and Understand
You probably hear or say at least one of these well-known sayings and quotes every day. Your children should know and understand these phrases,...
Formula Feeding Basics
Making formula for your baby seems easy, right? Mix a little powder with some water, shake and pop the bottle into the baby's mouth....
MOMENTS OF MARRIAGE: A LETTER TO MY GRANDDAUGHTER
Wedding season is upon us. Many young women are proudly showing off their beautiful engagement rings and beginning their wedding preparations. It is a...
Human Design Parenting: 3 Astoundling Easy Ways to Nurture Your Child’s...
Ever wondered why your child seems to march to the beat of their own drum? Or perhaps you've struggled to understand their quirks and...
