We all want to raise responsible kids that help out, take care of things, and understand the value of money. Sometimes it’s hard to teach these concepts, though. In our house, we use a chore store to get the kids doing chores and learning about earning/spending. The chore store is something that I set up once each week, usually on…
As a parent, you likely want to improve your health and improve your child’s basic health and hygiene. It can be a battle to keep your kids clean, especially during the summer when they love to spend all their time outside. Teaching them how to look after themselves early on will set them up for a healthy and hygienic future. Consider…
Your family may require the services of a lawyer for many different reasons. You might need a lawyer for child support or custody, property management, medical negligence, or an accident. Whatever the reason, you’ll need to ensure that you choose the right attorney for your family. To help you make an informed choice when choosing a lawyer, keep the following…
As soon as children are born, they are learning to navigate the world through touch and movement. In the beginning, children can’t move around on their own and lack control. As they grow, they start crawling around and eventually walking. Some children will experience movement issues that make their development difficult, though, and parents must watch out for potential problems.…
Getting locked into a career that’s going nowhere is never a positive experience. You feel like you’ve traveled a long way, but there’s no room left to run. You have a choice of sticking it out or starting all over again, making things look bleak. It’s never a good feeling when you realize your career is going nowhere, but there are…
It’s normal for children to fall in love with sports at a young age. While many children find themselves stuck indoors playing video games, there are plenty out playing sports and joining teams. If you want to encourage healthy habits like sports, you’ll need to support them throughout the entire journey. So, here are a couple of tips to help…
As crazy as it seems, back to school is upon us already. With four kids to school shop for this year, I’ve already been buying things and making plans. Amazon is one of my go-to’s for the best back to school finds. I can find deals that aren’t in stores, and they have a wide variety of products to choose…
There are many hard topics that come up in the course of parenting, but when it is time to talk to your children about death, it is probably one of the hardest to discuss. Children are innocent and impressionable, and this is a conversation that requires careful explanation. It’s not always easy to do but when it comes to talking…
The world has dramatically changed and with it, a lot of negatives and some positives have risen. We don’t need to go into the negatives, that much is obvious. The positives however are more surprising. Technology has rapidly shifted and improved so that remote working has become the norm. With this trend, a few other new possibilities have been born.…
Typically, babies are known for having very smooth and soft skin. Many adult skincare products will advertise themselves as providing results to make your skin as soft as a baby’s, but that doesn’t mean it should be used on your baby’s skin. There are some fundamental differences between your skin and your baby’s skin. It is essential that you know…
