There’s a lot in life that can change the way your family views itself. A new brother or sister, a loss of a grandparent, parents divorcing and maybe even remarrying – these are all things that might disrupt the way you live. Most of all, they mean a world of difference for your children, and any change in the family…
Overnight guests can be a pleasure to host, even if playing host can get a little tiring after a while. It’s fun to have friends or family to stay, especially when they’re well-behaved. But more people in the house often means more mess. It’s just a reality when you have more people with their stuff, eating off your plates and…
Most families stay in one place for years due to economic circumstances. However, a small number of parents and children need to move around more often. It can be harder to cope when your family is always on the move, and not having roots and settling down is challenging and stressful. So, what can you do if you’re in this…
Being a mom and a parent is a tough job to have sometimes. You likely have a lot of responsibilities on your plate daily. As a parent, you should always consider what you can do better. There is always room to learn and grow in your role. If you’re ready to make a positive change, you’ve come to the right…
Choosing the right dentist is vital to making sure that you choose the best help to manage your oral health and start taking care of your children’s teeth the right way. The sooner you get your family into good oral health habits, the more likely they are to stick with them. Here are some tips for how to choose the…
Have you ever found yourself staring back at yourself from the mirror and asking, “Why am I looking so much like Uncle Bob?” Well, that’s no trick of the mirror – it’s genetics at work in your appearance! A tour through the DNA department will leave us bewildered and open-mouthed as we discover which traits our genes contributed towards creating…
Becoming a parent is one of the best feelings in the world, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. There are many elements to parenthood, and if you’re going to be a first-time parent, you might think that preparing for parenthood is easy. But, even if you have seen your friends and family have babies, we assure you that preparation isn’t…
If you walk through residential neighborhoods, you’ll notice homes with a dog warning sign as part of their protective mechanism. They do this to hone in on the idea of having a protective guard dog to deter anyone nefarious. “Beware of the Dog” is a common sign typically attached to a property owner’s gate or front door. Naturally, the sign is…
Your parents are aging, and watching it can be comforting in many ways. Their stories from life before digital technology reminds us to appreciate how much simpler today’s world has made life for us all. However, as they age, we should start planning how life may change for them and ourselves. Here’s what you can do now to prepare: Their…
There’s nothing more important nor nerve-wracking than becoming a new parent. After all, now you are responsible for new life and have to raise and care for that new life. Your baby has to learn everything about being a little person, and hopefully do so well. It’s hard not to feel overwhelmed by the task in front of you, but…
