There are many perks to being the oldest child; every little milestone is tracked, celebrated, and recognized. Everything from my first words, to walking, and even toilet training, it was an exciting time for my parents to watch me grow. There was a sense of anticipation with each milestone, and as I learned new skills, …
Ahh…it’s a new year! Nothing like fresh ambition in the air to get you excited. How do you turn your new year’s resolutions into a habit that can change your life? Let’s talk about six principles you can use to create fulfilling goals that will leave you inspired to work hard and leave you smiling! …
The outside world can be a scary place, and kids need to know they can go to mom and dad for help answering their big questions about what they see on the news and hear at school. There are hard questions in life, and as a parent, you may be amazed at the big questions …
Meal planning on a budget can be tough, but with a little creativity you can make yummy and nutritious meals. Here are some of our family favorites to get you started. Breakfast Ideas: Eggs (hard boiled, sunny side up, scrambled, as an omelet or breakfast burrito with veggies and black beans, however you like them) with …
You may have seen kids playing a blocky adventure game lately, or seen new toys while out shopping. Perhaps you thought it was Minecraft, or some kind of LEGO game. What you saw was most likely Roblox, a multiplayer online game that has been out since 2006, but grown leaps and bounds in just the …
Is there anything sweeter than seeing a dad with his new baby? Even before my daughter was born, I was almost more excited to see my husband with her than I was to see her. Fathers play such an important role in children’s development, even from a young age. Dads interact differently with babies than …
Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas! Ah, ’tis the season for oversized sweaters, hot cocoa, red windswept cheeks and Hallmark movies. It’s also that time of year when children young and old start wondering what Santa or their parents might put under the tree for them come Christmas morning. While the hustle and bustle of Christmas …
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Did you know that the flu is so contagious that five to twenty percent of Americans get it each year? The good news is, the flu is preventable – for both parents and children. Unfortunately, many people ignore the importance of prevention methods that can drastically decrease the risk of getting the flu! Fire up a …
Close your eyes… focus on your breath… do not try to change it, just focus on it. Now, I want you to imagine yourself lying in the soft grass. As you rest, you notice a tree next to you; this tree has big, beautiful leaves. Also, notice that there is a stream nearby; you are …
Everyone knows you can expect morning sickness and strange cravings when you’re pregnant. But what about some lesser-known symptoms that might take you by surprise? Every person’s body and pregnancy is different, so you may or may not experience any of these symptoms and still be having a normal healthy pregnancy, but here are some …
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