Family Building
9 Ways to Deal with Sibling Rivalry
All relationships have moments of tension, disagreement, and problem solving. The family unit is the first place where a child can learn conflict resolution …
5 Ways Dads Can Be More Involved with Their Children
Dads often feel left out when a new baby arrives. The changing, feeding, and general caregiving tasks are often left to Mom. In fact, it’s …
5 Great Reasons to Read to Your Kids
In a recent survey, one in three parents said that they read bedtime stories with their children every night. However, over half the parents said …
Family Fun Card Games Everyone Can Learn
If you’re looking for a way to get the whole family together and make it enjoyable for all, then a game night is for you. …
What Is Mindful Parenting?
It seems for every generation there is a parenting trend or approach that is new. In 2009, Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD, released a revised edition of …
4 Ways to Make Your Marriage a Priority When You Have Children
Children are wonderful. They also make it a little challenging to find time for yourself and for your marriage. Yet when you make your …
5 Tips for Parenting Together When Your Styles Conflict
Your parenting style began to evolve when you were a small child. How you were parented, your experiences growing up, and your values shape how …
Signs You’re A Helicopter Parent and Why That Matters
Have you ever been called a “helicopter parent”? It’s a type of parenting that is not well received by many school administrators or other parents. …
Upgrade Your Hike
How many times has someone told you to “take a hike”? Chances are they weren’t concerned with your cardiovascular health. When it comes to getting …
Outdoor Games for Labor Day Weekend
Planning a party for the end of summer? Celebrate America’s labor movement with these outdoor games. Don’t-Let-the-Balloon-Touch-the-Ground Keep balloons afloat by using only your hands …
Seven Tips to Help Moms Enjoy Summer
It’s been a long, hard winter, hasn’t it? Summer is finally here and it’s time for you to get out of the house and enjoy …
Summer Safety Tips: Water Safety
Beaches and pools are synonymous with summer. However, its important to keep safety in mind when playing near water. To make this an enjoyable and …
How to Structure Homework and Time Online
Homework is a part of family life. With the increase in online activity for children and an increase in teachers using the Internet to assign …
No Cost, Fun Summer Activities for the Whole Family
Although you may not be able to afford a summer vacation this year, there are many low-cost, fun summer activities for the whole family. Here …
Food Allergies and Summer Camp: What to Consider
Summer is about having fun and taking a break from school. For parents, it can mean finding a way to entertain their kids; sending them to camp is …
Summer Safety Tips for Kids
Summer is a time for fun; school is out and the weather is perfect. But safety is important to consider whenever you leave the house. The warm …