How to get your children to listen without yelling

how to get your children to listen without yelling

Every mom in the world loves their children with all their hearts, and yet every mom also finds herself, at one time or another, screaming her lungs out at that beloved child. It's simply impossible to avoid. Children don't … Continue reading...

Teaching kids about strangers

Teaching Kids About Strangers

There may be nothing more terrifying to a parent than the idea of your child being stolen away by a stranger. You want your kids to be prepared, so they're as safe as possible, but you also don't want to scare them for no … Continue reading...

Quick and easy last minute dinner ideas

Quick and easy last minute dinner ideas

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a stay-at-home mom or a career woman, your days are packed incredibly tight. But that doesn't mean you don't want your family to eat well. The family dinner is about much more than food; it's … Continue reading...

The growing popularity of mommy blogs

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There was a recent blog on this very subject asking if the "mommy" in "Mommy Blogs" could be trimmed down a bit to just "mom". It seems like "mommy" is such an endearing term, right? Either way, it's pretty certain that most … Continue reading...

Best age for kids to learn music

best age for kids to learn music

When it comes to deciding at what is the best age for a child to learn music lessons, some parents may be tempted to look to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart as an example. After all, he apparently composed his first piece of music … Continue reading...

Benefits of music education for kids

benefits of music education for kids

One day, seemingly out of nowhere, your child makes the declaration to you that s/he wants to play the trumpet or maybe even the flute. Sure, you like music well enough, but that's when it's played by accomplished musicians. … Continue reading...

Inexpensive ways to update your home

inexpensive ways to update your home

Some people are constantly looking for ways to keep their home décor (or their house in general) up-to-date with current trends. This isn't to say that you want to make over your entire domicile on a seasonal or even annual … Continue reading...

How to keep kids safe vacation

how to keep your kids safe during vacation

For many of us, summer is the traditional time to take a family vacation: time to travel, to sightsee, to enjoy some quality time together in a relaxed setting. However, did you know that according to the U.S. Department of … Continue reading...

Finding social life after divorce

finding social life after divorce

Whether you've been married for years and raised a family with your spouse or you've only been with your honey for a few months when you realize it's not going to work out, getting divorced can really put you out of … Continue reading...

How to deal with empty nest syndrome

how do I deal with empty nest sydrome

When you're raising your kids, you have days when you think, "I can't wait until they go off to college!" Oh, but once they leave and the reality sets in that even if they do come back, it will only be for Christmas holidays … Continue reading...