As our children become teenagers, we begin to worry about what they are up to when they aren’t at home. We cannot bubble wrap our children or have eyes on them all the time, and chances are they will begin to learn more about drugs and alcohol and they may even be offered them. Informing […]
Bunny Slope and Beyond: Introducing Your Children to the Sport of Skiing
Your children want to learn how to ski. You want to teach them, but how? It’s difficult and dangerous, right? Not really. If you take the proper precautions, and get yourself a good instructor, learning how to ski isn’t a big deal, and it will be lots of fun for the kiddos. How To Keep […]
Answers for Proud Parents: Should Your College Student Live Off Campus?
College is more expensive around the world than ever before. According to the National Center for Education Statistics in the US, the average total cost of college in the United States has doubled since 1982. In the UK, the prices have also risen over the last decade. It’s reached a point that in London the […]
Here’s Why You’re Never Too Young to Plan Your Memorial Service
No one expects to pass away and leave behind a young family, but sometimes that’s just what happens. And as if planning a memorial service for a loved one who left us too soon isn’t stressful enough, the services involved can get pricey — the cost of a casket, viewing in a funeral home, burial […]
Talking to Your Teens About College: Tips to Helping Them Choose a Career Path
Once your teen enters high school, it’s only a matter of time before you start talking about higher education goals. Going to college allows your teen to expand their current understandings while gaining educational experience in the industry of their choice. Making the decision to go to college is an important one in and of […]
Eco Back-to-School
Well, sadly it’s time to hang up our swimsuits and stock up on new threads and school supplies. Back-to-school season is here! At least you can look forward to lookin’ stylish while still being green this year, right? Ok, well it was worth a shot ; ) Either way, you gotta get ready for the […]
Doin’ Good This Back to School Season
* This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Minute Maid and DiMe Media. Minute Maid will provide this prize. Minute Maid is not a sponsor, administrator or connected in any other way – and all opinions are my own. Back to school – it’s here! Where did the summer go? Well, it’s time to pack up the […]
Baby-proofing Your Home in Style
By Jane Blanchard When a new baby joins your family, you see your home in a whole new light. What used to be a harmless power strip is now a potential hazard for curious little baby fingers. As you peruse your space with scrutinizing eyes, keep in mind you don’t have to sacrifice style for […]
The Benefits of Aquatic Therapy for Kids with Autism
Though the reason is under debate, there’s no denying that the number of autism cases is on the rise. And while medical professionals and scientists figure out the true causes of the increase, parents of children with autism are left to find the most effective treatments for their child. One excellent form of therapy for […]
Keeping Your Kids Off Drugs
Everybody wants to raise healthy kids (1). That much is a given. Part of raising a healthy child is keeping your child away from drugs. As they get older, though, and spend more time away from home and with other people, you have to accept that they are going to be exposed to drugs. Drug […]