Do you read to your kids? You can read my latest article about whether or not reading to your kids really matters. I have compiled a list of some really great and very popular books that you can get to read to your kids. Your local library is a valuable resource when finding books to […]
Fall is the time to get out before the weather gets so cold that it forces us inside much of the time. Not only is the weather nice but the scenery is stunning. Here are some Fun fall ideas for families with activities that are inexpensive enough that you won’t break the bank spending time […]
I read a lot of news articles. This often involves clicking and clicking and clicking to read more and more articles. Imagine my surprise when I cam across this 2017 article and had never heard of this risk! Some experts say that there is not enough evidence to prove a direct link, however in a […]
September is baby safety month to bring awareness to the importance of safety precautions for infants and kids but it is always the right time to accident proof your home and car. As a mother and a former licenced in-home child care provider, I decided to create a checklist for baby safety along with listing […]
Close to a decade ago I had a 15 year old son. Cell phones at that time were becoming the norm for most teens but they were still used for making phone calls to parents and friends and as a new portable way to listen to listen to music. It was not the constant social […]
Life as a parent isn’t an easy one, and something most struggle with is finding balance. Although many argue that balance is a myth, it doesn’t mean that people aren’t still trying to attain it. One of the secrets to work-life balance is to create a system and try your best to live by it. […]
Tips to get Picky Eater to Try New Foods I feel very blessed that my children have always been willing to try new foods and loved foods from every healthy food group. I have known many parents who struggle with picky eaters and it can be difficult to find solutions. I have lots of experience helping […]
I think that as parents of young children we all agree that we send them to get an education so that they have a better chance to succeed in life. We all want happy and productive lives for our children while we have them in our care and once they become adults, we want them […]
How to Know if Your Child is Ready for Preschool When you begin to get signs that they are ready, this is when to start looking at potential preschools in your area for when your child is actually ready to attend. Many preschools have waiting lists and you want to insure that your child has […]
Regret Looking Back & Ways to Spend One-on-One Time with Your Kids Looking back if I could do one thing differently, I would have scheduled a lot more consistent one-on-one time with each of my children. It would be time with no distractions to enjoy each other and just have fun. I was always so […]
