Uncommon Poisons in the Home We are well aware of the most common types of poisons that may be lurking in the cupboards in our homes: Cleaning products Pesticides Automotive products like windshield washer fluid and antifreeze Insect repellants Animal products like flea and tick killers Swimming pool chemicals Mold and mildew killing products Health… Read more »
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Gardening with Children
Gardening with Children As fall approaches, the cooler weather is prime for spending more time engaging in outdoor hobbies. Gardening is a good way to engage your child’s senses and instill in them a love for growing things. Gardening with your children can be a simple and fun process. We have a few tips on how… Read more »
Family Meals Establish Lifetime Nutrition Habits
Family Meals Establish Lifetime Nutrition Habits Eating together establishes good habits later in life, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota. In the study of more than 1,500 people, surveyed once during high school and then again when they were 20 years old, participants were asked questions about how often they ate with their… Read more »
Summer Learning for Easy Back to School Transitions
Summer Learning for Easy Back to School Transitions The summer is a wonderful time for children and parents to have fun, enjoy the great outdoors, and spend some time away from the daily routine of school. However, by incorporating some activities and structured learning opportunities parents can help kids stay sharp and avoid losing some… Read more »
Saving Time with a Busy Schedule
Saving Time with a Busy Schedule Family life can be hectic! From work to school to dinners and appointments it can be hard to keep everything on track. We have a few ideas that could help save you some time (and sanity). Try meal prepping. Pick one day a week and plan out your meals… Read more »
Ready to Learn
Ready to Learn For young students, success in school starts with being able to take turns, cooperate, and follow directions. Here are ways to build these skills so that your child can start the year off right. Taking Turns: At school, your youngster will need to wait his turn, whether he wants to answer a… Read more »
How to Teach Kids to Set and Achieve Goals at a Young Age
How to Teach Kids to Set and Achieve Goals at a Young Age As parents, at one time or another we have all experienced the frustration of knowing our children aren’t trying hard enough to accomplish what we know they are more than able to do. While the initial reaction would be to harp and… Read more »
Keeping the Love Alive Even with Small Children
Keeping the Love Alive Even with Small Children Every family has gone through it – lots of passion and spice in your relationship and then the children come along. Somewhere along the way those alone times you used to spend with each other are replaced with babies, children crawling into bed with you in the… Read more »
Celebrating Parent’s Day
Celebrating Parent’s Day We are accustomed to celebrating Mom on Mother’s Day and Dad on Father’s Day, but did you know there is a day that celebrates both parents? Parent’s Day is celebrated the fourth Sunday in July of every year. The day was established in 1994 by Congress as a way to recognize parents… Read more »
The Importance of Teaching Your Children Good Manners
The Importance of Teaching Your Children Good Manners It’s no secret that raising children today is a tough job. With all of the influences they have in their lives, keeping them on the right path is never easy. One area that will never be “out of style” when it comes to raising good kids is… Read more »
