Why Childhood Friendships Are Important for Development, And Ways Parents Can Help
Written by Kathy Diebold The Beatles were right- we can always get by with a little help from friends. Growing up, I was very introverted and timid. At the age of six, my parents enrolled me in ballet classes to overcome my shyness. It worked! I made great friends in...
4 Ways To Help Your Child Handle School Stress
Parenting is no easy feat. You’re responsible for your child’s emotional and cognitive development in a secure, stable environment. However, once they reach school age, part of that responsibility falls off your shoulders. Still, even if they’re at school for part of...
4 Tips For Child-Proofing Your Home
From the time they can crawl, children love to explore and get themselves into situations they shouldn’t. As such, having a kid in the house calls for extensive safety measures to be put in place. While some may seem obvious — such as a fence around a pool or smoke...
Tips for Designing the Perfect Primary Bedroom
A long day of work and caring for children passes by. You come home exhausted and need somewhere to unwind. The living room is full of toys, and the kitchen has dirty dishes piled in the sink. When you need time for yourself, you can find comfort in your bedroom. The...
Have Your Pumpkin Pie and Eat it Too this Thanksgiving!
Written by Joy Stephenson-Laws, JD From Thanksgiving until the New Year, temptations to eat foods we normally would never have in our homes, let alone consume, confront us. It’s almost as if the world were conspiring to undo all we have accomplished by making...
Essential Home Safety Tips You Can’t Neglect
When you have a family and a home, you want to keep them safe as best as you can. Here are some essential home safety tips you can’t neglect.
Things To Do With Kids In Miami Beach
Blame it on the warm weather, but the city of Miami is known worldwide as one of the best places to party in the entire United States. Sometimes known as the Capital of Latin America, Miami has a distinctly Spanish flair, making it a truly unique place to visit. But...
How Do You Properly Store Fruits And Vegetables?
Proper Fruit And Veggie Storage Aesthetic plays a big part in the food we eat. Whether it’s the earthy aroma of fresh herbs, the vibrancy of green spinach leaves, or the crispness of that first bite into an apple, the way food appeals to our various senses makes a...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Opening Your Own Hair Salon
You’ve seen the look on people’s faces when they see a haircut they love. It can be a transformative experience to get a hairstyle you’ve always wanted and see it look beautiful on you. So it’s no wonder that more and more people want to open their own salons and give...
Home Maintenance Tasks To Do Before Winter
Between the stormy weather conditions and cold temperatures, the winter season can be tough on any home. It’s crucial to help prepare your home for the upcoming season with a few winterization techniques. Here is a checklist of home maintenance tasks to complete...
4 Ways To Prepare Your Home For Holiday Season
The holidays are around the corner and things can get chaotic. Prepare your home for the madness with these 4 tips so things don’t get too overwhelming.
Nursery Organization Tips for New Parents
You don’t need the trendiest items to create a welcoming nursery for your little one. Use these organization tips for new parents to develop the perfect space.
Unique Baby Names: What’s Your Story?
Post submitted and written by Tradara McLaurine. When babies are born, parents assign them a name –sometimes two, sometimes more. The thought goes into deciding what that name could take the entire pregnancy and then some. Our children’s names usually have very...
The Dos and Don’ts of Waxing Facial Hair
Whether you have cheek, chin, or lip fuzz, if you want to get rid of it the right way, you have to be aware of what can go wrong. Fortunately, waxing at home can be very easy once you know what to do and what not to do. To help you get rid of unwanted hair, learn the...
Tips for Developing Your Child’s Balance
Do your kids trip and fall frequently? Help them develop their balance with some helpful tips and tricks that teach them stability and motor control.
Betrayed! Can One Heal and Move On?
Written by Lynda Smith Hoggan: Betrayal is a chilling word, isn’t it? Because within its meaning are the concepts of both trust and broken trust. It’s relatively easy to trust when one is young and has not suffered much betrayal yet. This described me when I was a...
5 Ways to Celebrate National Children’s Book Week (November 7-13)
Written by Alexandra Adlawan: Books have always meant the world to me. As a young child, my family always read to me, and as I got older, we continued to love reading together as a family. It is so wonderful to share the stories with others. In grade school, I...
Things To Do Now That You Have an Empty Nest
You’ve given them the tools necessary to be successful in life and now it’s your time to enjoy the empty nest. Don’t be sad; there are a million things to do!
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