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Activities to Build a Family Bond Any Time of Year
With the transition to spring, the days of sunshine, rain, and warmer temps are here. There is no better time of year to get outside and …
Why Your Family Should Eat Together: 2 Critical Reasons
Many families have gotten away from the tradition of sitting down together for breakfast in the morning, lunch at midday, and dinner every night. …
4 Parenting Lessons from March Madness
Brackets, cash prizes, bragging rights, upset,s and watch parties – what more could a college basketball fan ask for? Sports fanatics anxiously await the arrival …
How to Keep Your Kids Safe Online
All parents know that keeping up with children can be difficult and exhausting. From the minute they wake up until their head hits the pillow at …
4 Ways to Encourage Your Child’s Independence
One of the problems facing moms everywhere is the simple fact that it is usually easier to do things yourself than to ask one of the …
5 Tips to Help Students Write Better Papers
In this era of text messaging and Facebook, many kids don’t spend a lot of time honing their formal writing skills. This can be a …
Why You Should Give Your Teenager Food Independence
Adolescence is difficult. Older children and young adults are appropriately battling to find out who they are and where they fit in. They want to …
5 Methods for Motivating Your Family to Clean
Are you tired of nagging your kids to clean their rooms? Are you tired of asking your partner to clean out the basement? When you’re …
3 Signs That Your Child Is Overscheduled and What To Do About It
Children are resilient and adaptable. They have a myriad of interests and they’re generally not great at setting limits for themselves, and it’s tempting to …
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 …
Fun Summer Idea for Kids: Writing/Journaling
Writing is an important skill children practice every day in school. When school is out for the summer don’t let the writing stop. Check out …
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 …
Summer Food Safety Tips
Like cold and flu season, there seems to be a food-borne illness season – food-borne illnesses are at their peak during summer months. The warm …
Tips for Keeping Your Teen Safe on the Road This Summer
Your teen has just received his license and the worrying begins. Summer is just around the corner and your teen will be spending more time …
Fun Summer Ideas for Kids: Reading
As kids look forward to the last day of school, teachers remind their students to read at least 25 books over the summer. While this …
Suggestions for Making Picnics More Fun
Summertime is for picnics in the park or on the beach. Forgetting to pack essential items can ruin your day. Here are some tips for …