Being a parent is not for the weak. It’s a hard job, but it has big payoffs. Most parents do the best that they can, but not all parents realize how many shortcuts they can take and still be seen through their children’s eyes as the best parents ever. This list might give you some […]
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Top Ideas to Raise a Great Teen
Raising a great teenager means raising an independent adult. It means letting them shine in their individual way and helping them grow the skills they need to thrive. You cannot be there for them every step of the way, and in fact, if you hover over them you can dent their growth. It’s going to […]
Driving With Kids – 5 Tips to Help You Avoid an Accident
Whether you’re taking them to school, driving them to grandma’s house or you’re taking them out for the day, no matter how long the car journey, driving with kids in the back isn’t always sing-alongs and best behavior! Driving with kids is a huge distraction, whether they’re arguing and fighting in the back seat or […]
Five Money-Saving Tips for Parents
Having children is a beautiful experience that can be exciting, interesting, insightful — and expensive! First there are the dirty diapers; then you’ll be amazed at how quickly your children will outgrow clothes and get through your weekly load of food shopping. That’s before you even start thinking about toys, days out, birthday parties, nursery […]
5 Tips for Encouraging Your Kids to Get Outdoors More
Any parent today will know the struggle of trying to get your little one to do something else with their free time other than playing on the iPad or PlayStation. Kids today spend less time outdoors than any other generation, devoting only four to seven minutes to unstructured outdoor play per day while spending an […]