Road Trippin’: Keeping Kids Happy on the Road
Ah, summer time is almost here. Summer promises long stretches of sunshine, trips to the beach and, well, long car rides. If you’re like most parents, the most dreadful part of the summer is that long trip to and from your destination. That’s not just true for car trips, either! Ferry rides, flights and bus […]
10 Websites Every Parent Should Know About
Identifying that weird rash on your daughter’s foot. Brainstorming the best reward for your son, who just won the county-wide spelling bee. Where to go (or which sitter to hire) when you want a parent’s night out. As a parent, you’ve probably had at least one question that you turned to the internet to answer. […]
What Every Mom Wants…
At time of writing, Mother’s Day is quickly approaching in the United States. Kids and adult kids are all scrambling, racking their brains to figure out what to get for Mom this year. If you’re having a bit of trouble yourself, this article is for you. Ask any mother and she’ll tell you the same. […]
Your Smart Baby
Influencing Your Child’s Cognitive Development Babies are boring, right? They’re cute little balls of drool that coo at all the right times, but they don’t do anything, do they? Sure they do! Those little baldies may look like they’re just staring off into space, kicking their feet, but from every glance around their new world, […]
How to Find the Right Educational Toy for your Child
If your kids are like mine, they pretty much want everything they see advertised on television. Barbie house? Want it. Flubber? Need it. Singing troll? Got to have it. You, though, aren’t an ATM. There’s only so much money and you want to make sure you choose the right toys. Toys that will educate your […]
Trick Your Kids into Learning: 7 Toys to Foster Brilliance
All three of my kids are vastly different when it comes to learning. My oldest boy loves learning. I call him my little egghead. If it’s a book, he’ll read it. If it’s a science project, he’ll explode it. The middle kid is a little more hands on. He’s my sports star, and I’ve got […]
Pack Your Diaper Bag: 10 Essentials for Every Parent
Packing a diaper bag can seem like you’re preparing for a tactical mission. You’ve got to be prepared for every situation, right? You’ll need wipes, diaper rash cream, diapers, a change of clothes, baby food… the list goes on. 10 Essentials for Every Diaper Bag Not so fast! A new parent might be overwhelmed by […]
Keeping Kids Safe Online
Raising kids is scary enough when you just think about the most obvious dangers. You’re worried about your new driver, the pressure your kids might face to try drugs or alcohol and all the other bad in the world. Add the internet to the mix and it can seem terrifying. Fortunately, there are steps you […]
Teaching Your Kids to Use Money Responsibly
Last week I found myself in a tight spot. I had left to begin a two hour round trip drive to drop the kids off with their cousin for the weekend. We travelled around halfway there, then I stopped for gas. But I’d forgotten my wallet. I was in a panic, as we didn’t have […]
Raising Self-Confident Kids
Not Everyone Gets a Trophy: Raising Self-Confident Kids I’ve said it before – we live in a world where “everyone gets a trophy.” To avoid the risk of hurting someone’s feelings, and to make all kids feel competent and confident, we hand out participation trophies – kids are rewarded whether they try their best or […]
