If you’re counting down the days until your spring break, you’re definitely not alone. Vacation is a wonderful time to relax, unwind, and recharge your batteries; it’s also the perfect opportunity to bond as a family. In the US, travel has become more than just a hobby. It’s a nationwide passion. According to the US […]
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Exercise Ideas for Children
With spring just on the horizon, there is no better time to start encouraging your child to get active and get fit. Whether your child prefers indoor or outdoor sports, there are plenty of activities for your child to get involved in this spring. With health experts becoming increasingly concerned about the number of children […]
5 Ways to Stay Safe on a Garden Trampoline
Spring is nearly here, and garden trampolines will be popping up in gardens around the world ready for summer. Garden trampolines have had bad press in the past, and their safety has been called into question. The truth is garden trampolines provide a great, fun form of exercise for children, and they are perfectly safe […]
Pregnant – When to Stop Working
If you’re pregnant, the moment when to stop working is an important decision. You certainly need the extra money, but your health and your baby’s health have to come first. There are lots of facts to consider when deciding when to stop working: the type of activity, your general state of health, if you had […]
Edutainment Gifts for Kids
Kids have a knack for creating toys out of the most random everyday items: a paper towel roll can serve as a telescope, a throw blanket becomes the cape of a superhero or a fallen tree branch is transformed into a queen’s scepter. Toys often encourage children to use their imaginations – and that’s one […]
Reasons Why I Dread Being a Mom
“God can’t be with us so he made mothers.” Mothers are the most wonderful people in the world. They keep us safe in their wombs while we are nothing but a cluster of cells. They protect us when we finally arrive into the world and are susceptible to all sorts of foreign bodies. They nurture […]
8 Great Lessons from My Single Mom
Every now and then I take a moment to inventory the athletic trophies of my youth, literary awards for the novels I penned and yes I also deliberate over the scars I’ve earned along the way. Oddly enough, many of the techniques we use to deal with what life throws at us can be traced […]
How To Keep Children Safe Around The Pool
When you have a pool in your yard, it is important to ensure the safety of your children, as well as the other children in your neighborhood. In some states, a pool fence is a requirement. However, the expense of building a permanent fence around your yard or just your pool may not be in […]
5 Skills Children Need to Start School
Young children face many challenges when they begin school, including learning to work alongside new friends, navigate in a new environment, and take instruction from unfamiliar adults. For a young child who is unprepared, starting school can be a very stressful situation. As parents, we have the opportunity to give our children experiences that will […]
The Homeschooler’s Winter Change-Up
If you ask homeschooling families what they love the most about home education, you will probably hear “flexibility” more often than anything. Flexibility to teach what they want (within state standards of course), when they want, how they want, etc. Being able to change what we need, when we need it. Winter holiday breaks are […]
How Your Parenting Style Can Damage Your Child’s Chances of Happiness
Parenting styles play an important role when it comes to the future happiness of a child. The manner in which a parent interacts with a child will have influence over their character, self-confidence and positioning in society. Many parents unwittingly make mistakes that may damage a child’s chance of happiness. Here are some tips on […]
3 Reasons Families Choose Homeschooling
Homeschooling is as individual as the people who do it. There are many reasons why families choose homeschooling as the way to educate their children. But what motivates them to take a path that is still considered odd in many circles. Religious Reasons Tweet admin
How To Prepare Your Kids for Boarding School
One of the toughest events in a child’s life is going from a traditional school to a boarding school. It can be challenging simply because the rules, attire and overall atmosphere are or can be totally different. It takes a lot of preparation for a child to feel fully comfortable when transitioning into a boarding […]
15 Parenting Tips for Single Parents
It can be difficult adjusting to life after a divorce. This is especially true if there are children involved. Single parenting is without a doubt more challenging that having both you and your spouse sharing the responsibility of raising children. The following are 15 parenting tips to help you be the absolute best single parent […]
8 Tips for Parents Who Have Shy Children
Do you have shy children? Chances are that at least one of your children falls into the category of “shy.” Shy children often struggle making friends and participating in enjoyable activities. This can leave you, as a parent, wondering if your child will ever be “normal.” The following are a few ways in which you […]
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