In a world where there are tragic headlines where children are shooting other children, or even their own parents on accident, it is necessary to know how to teach gun safety to your children. As part of gun safety you need to make sure that you are teaching your children to play with guns the […]
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Many children feel like their pets are members of the family. So when a pet dies, it can be a tragic loss for them that might hurt far worse than a parent could imagine. Since parents know that their child might suffer, many try to protect them by trying to tell them something that might […]
Toddler craft time can be quite difficult. You might not believe it but there are some amazing crafts that you can make with your toddlers to use as gifts. These are things that your toddler gets to help you with and can be perfect for any of the important people in their life. Creative Canvases […]
Children have a hard time learning to spell because so many words are not phonetic in the English language. With that being said when a child is first learning to read and write it is important that they be able to spell words on their own and learn to do so. So many parents get […]
Learning to read can be one of the most rewarding and exciting experiences for your child but it can also be one of the hardest and most challenging. These tips will help you with helping your child to be successful on their journey to reading. Read to your child. If you want a child […]
For the best apps for child education and development you have so many options. It seems like the options are endless, no matter what operating system your cell phone uses. Of course what you pick as an app will depend on what your child finds interesting and what you are trying to focus on for […]
A boarding school experience can be greatly beneficial to a student or it can be something that seems to fail. The biggest determinate in the outcome of boarding is school is how the student rises to the challenges that they face along the way. Boarding school encourages students to learn on a number of different […]
Christmas shopping can be overwhelming for everyone. For parents it can be especially trying. This can be even more so when one does not make much money. There is always going to be a desire to spoil children at Christmas time but by not doing so there are many creative ways that one can have […]
Exercise is very important and bringing your kids up with natural exercise could have them leading a life that is better. If you exercise as a family it can also be a time when you reconnect with everyone, and just have a fun time. It will help to release the stresses you’ve experienced during a […]
The Bloom Coco Go Baby Lounger is perfect for bouncing babe and keeping him happy. Plus, it’s light and folds flat for easy packing. ($200, bloombaby.com) Pack blankets, like the Aden + Anais Brilliant Blue Classic Swaddle, washed in your usual laundry detergent—familiar smells are soothing to your mini mate. ($22, adenandanais.com) When it’s time […]
Ten years ago, my cousin took his own life. I can hardly believe it’s been that long. In ten years I have graduated from college, fallen in love, gotten married, bought a house, birthed one child, and adopted another. My cousin will do none of those things. My cousin was three years older than me […]
Stockings are kind of a funny thing when it comes to traditions. Growing up, stockings were where all the treasures were–money and ski passes. And chocolate. But for other people, that’s where they get their underwear and toothbrushes (not that those things aren’t treasures, just treasures of a different kind…) I love filling up stockings […]