My son has been in Cub Scouts since Kindergarten (it is for children in grades K-5). I enrolled him because I knew that he would learn lots of great skills. As it turns out, he loves Cub Scouts! He not only has fun, he also learns skills to help him do things himself, he picks […]
Snack Ideas for Kids: Quick and Easy Recipes
It is snack time and you are doing 1000 things. What should you serve? How much easier would life be if we had snack ideas for kids right at our fingertips? For many parents that would be a big time saver. Between working and taking care of responsibilities at home, adding dinner and healthy kids […]
How To Raise Confident Kids: Self-Expression Is Key
Would you like to raise confident children? Most of us recognize confidence as a sign of positive, healthy trust in one’s self and think of confidence as an asset. We aspire to be confident and project confidence because it helps keep us and others from second guessing and doubting. One of the keys to raising […]
How To Help When Your Child Has Stomach Flu
The stomach bug is the worst. The vomit is unpredictable. The stomach cramping is constant. And the flashes of chills and then hot flashes agonizingly ward off sleep. It’s even worse to watch the stomach flu in kids as they experience this misery (especially when their vomit never seems to make it to the toilet). […]
How To Declutter Your Room In 3 Easy Steps
It is a great time of year to work on decluttering! Chances are that after all the new holiday loot has found a place in your home, there is now a bunch of old stuff that you could part with help clear the clutter. If you to take this declutter challenge, I bet you feel […]
10 Texting Etiquette Rules To Put Your Best Foot Forward
Texting is becoming more and more popular especially amongst teens, tweens, and kids of all ages. But what are appropriate rules of conduct surrounding these text exchanges? Well, there are several things both adults and children should keep in mind while texting. We all need to make sure we’re minding their manners online. That is why I […]
Arugula Pomegranate And Sorghum Salad Recipe
After all the heavy foods of the holiday celebration, this arugula and sorghum grain salad is just perfect as light, healthy meal. Greens are so good for you and so full of flavor. This is the best arugula salad recipe that I get to share with you from the new cookbook, THE CLEAN & SIMPLE […]