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Busy moms don’t have time to do their hair and if they do, you have to wonder what they are skimping on in the rest of their life! No offense, but if I see a mom with a bunch of kids that looks great, has her makeup all done, her hair is amazing, and she…
If you are a parent, you most certainly want the best for your child! And we all know that if you want a continual growth of the motoric, logic and other mental skills of your children you have to work hard for it. Yes, this means that watching TV doesn’t do much for your child’s…
Life can throw things at you when you least expect it, and while sometimes the only thing you can do is ride with it until the tough times pass, sometimes there are things you can do to help ease your stress and pain. Here are a few tips to help you avoid feeling like you…
Parents choose to homeschool their children for many different reasons: some prefer to be more involved in their children’s education, some want to give their kids a freer and more self-directed schooling experience, and some simply live in remote areas not well served by school boards. But sooner or later, every mother and father who…
Taking care of you and your littles is no easy feat. But, try doing it on just a few hours of sleep, and some days it feels almost impossible. Unfortunately, that’s the reality many moms and dads face. Everyone knows the importance of sleep, but for so many of us, it’s the first thing to…
Being a chaperone for your child’s field trip or school event can get hectic and stressful. Some parents enjoy being chaperones for their children’s schools to be more involved in their child’s life and to monitor their child’s behavior. If you volunteer to be a chaperone for a school field trip you must prepare yourself…
The health of a child depends largely on the comfort and quality of sleep. In the first years of life, the child spends most of the time in bed, and the quality of it, alongside bed accessories, affects the kid’s health and mood. One of the most important sleeping accessories is the security blanket. Choosing…
Being diagnosed with celiac, or having a child being diagnosed, is every parent’s worst nightmare. The most difficult thing about celiac disease, or even just a gluten intolerance, is that there are SO many foods that we all eat in our day to day lives that contain gluten, and we don’t even realize it. Generally…
Whether you are taking a short weekend getaway with your family or planning an extended family vacation, there are essentials you need to pack for your travels. Traveling with a family can be overwhelming yet some of the most exciting experiences. It can be a rollercoaster of emotion and situations for parents when children are…
It’s not easy running a household. The modern housewife has a lot of challenges to tackle, but they tend to give little thought to their own private time. Perhaps because private time is so scarce that when it does happen it’s just easier to scroll through Facebook or pour that early glass of wine. Hobbies…
Growth delay occurs when your child is not growing normally for his or her age. Growth delays occur due to inherent health issues like hyperthyroidism or growth hormone deficiency. In most cases, early diagnosis and treatment can help your child attain age-appropriate height. If you feel that your child’s height is not developing normally, have…
Traveling to new places is such a great opportunity for kids to have fun, see the world, and to spend time with the family. For parents, it’s a great way to break free from the routine of daily life and to make some lifelong memories. That being said, vacation planning can be very stressful, especially…
Summer vacation is finally here, which means the kids are home from school and it’s time to make some big plans. Summer is when the time goes by slow and you forget which day of the week it is. It also means you may slip and fall into an unhealthy lifestyle. This summer make it…
Unfortunately, having the title of “nanny” has gotten a bad reputation over the years due to infidelities in celebrity relationships and marriages as well as the depictions portrayed on reality TV. Even with those instances, there are still nannies out there that truly have a love for children and take pride in having “nanny” as…
We as parents are not only responsible for our kid’s basic needs but also share a role for guidance and safety. We all want to keep our whole family safe and make sure they are not experiencing any bullying issues, but that can be easier said than done. In today’s digital world when the kids…
Who says taking 4 kids plus one in tote…errr….uterus, wouldn’t be fun?! We went on our annual Story Land trip a couple of weeks ago and we had SO MUCH FUN! I can’t wait to tell you all about it! Each year is a little different, as we keep adding to our family and bringing…