Studies have long suggested that divorced and single-parenting may have negative effects on children. Children in these homes tend to perform worse in school, exhibit more behavioral problems, and are more likely to have social and relationship issues as they get older. But even in homes where parents are married, parents should be aware of […]
5 Car Organization Ideas To Keep The Family Car Tidy
If you have kids, there is little doubt that the interior of your car can use some help. Carting kids to and from school, activities, and lessons can leave you with very little time to clean your car. Instead of tossing out everything inside of your car, try these useful car organization ideas to keep […]
Work Life Balance For Women: Career Vs. Family
Choices about careers and families are much different for women now than they were 50 years ago. Many women today don’t want to have to choose between career vs family. They want both, and society tells us we can have both. But both often means burnout and feeling like you’re not giving enough of yourself […]
What Age Is Preschool And Factors To Consider
Are you wondering at what age kids go to preschool? Being a parent comes with many difficult decisions about doing what’s best for your child. And early childhood comes with a number of milestones in your child’s development. Those two things come together in the decision of when is the right time to send your […]
Easy DIY Foaming Hand Soap
Is anyone else washing their hands much more than usual? I am for sure. With all the sicknesses and germs going around, hand washing is a must. But with lots of hand washing comes dry and even cracked hands! The dry winter weather doesn’t help either. That is where a nice hand scrub followed by […]
Our Daughters And Body Shaming
Body Shaming. We all have done it—and majority of us still do it on a regular basis—all of which can lead to a poor body image, eating disorders, and self-destructive tendencies. But this post isn’t going to be about our body issues and how to deal with them. This post is about the effect body […]
Top 40 Fun Activities To Do With Kids
Today, with all the personal electronic devices, it is so easy for families to disperse into their own cyberspace and completely lose touch with reality. It can certainly be a challenge to find ‘real time’ true family interface and that is why I suggest setting aside at least one day a week as “family day“. […]