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 »
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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 »
Play These Games to Spur Your Child’s Imagination
Play These Games to Spur Your Child’s Imagination Children start out full of creativity and imagination, and parents can help nurture it as they develop and grow. Play these games with your children to keep their minds active and alert: • Costume play. Encourage games of dress-up. Keep old clothes, hats, and scarves around so… Read more »
Crafts for Remembering Summer Vacations
Crafts for Remembering Summer Vacations Summer vacation is always a fun time for you and your family. Here are a few crafty ideas to help preserve those memories a little longer and make them last a lifetime with a few simple crafts. One idea is a “beautiful places” key chain. With just a few items,… Read more »
Is Your Child a Picky Eater?
Is your child a picky eater? Try these solutions. Most parents have had to deal with a picky eater in the family while their kids are growing up. You want your children to eat healthy, nutritious meals, but you don’t want the dinner table to become a battleground every evening. Here’s some advice for feeding… Read more »
Celebrating Mother’s Day
Celebrating Mother’s Day Mother’s Day is approaching and we have a few ideas on how you can treat the mom in your life. And, if you’re the mom, these are great “hints” to share with your family! Crafty kids. There are several ways the kids can get involved to make homemade gifts for Mother’s Day that… Read more »
Finding the Right Parenting Style to Fit You and Your Needs
Finding the Right Parenting Style to Fit You and Your Needs When we become parents or if we’re planning to become parents, we develop our own concept of what the “right thing” is when it comes to parenting. We may opt to be the strict disciplinarian or maybe we’ll opt for being more relaxed and… Read more »
Outdoor Play Ideas
Outdoor Play Ideas With the warm weather upon us, the time is perfect for outdoor games and outdoor playdates for your little ones to engage in. We have a few ideas for you below. Try out an inflatable bowling set. Jumbo bowling outside will offer the kids an opportunity to make up their own rules… Read more »
Picking Safe Toys for Your Children
Picking Safe Toys for Your Children In 2014, 183, 800 children under the age of 15 years were seen in emergency departments for toy-related injuries. If you do the math, that’s 504 kids every day. And more than a third of those injured were children ages 5 and under. It can be confusing at times… Read more »
