Parenting

Parenting is not an easy job, but you and your child can survive with three rules every parent should follow. I call them the 3 Be's. Be positive: One of the first rules of parenting is to be positive. A child learns 99% of their…

Autumn's in the air and so is the aroma of candied apples and candy corn. With the first scents of Fall come another special treat; Halloween. The stores are already jammed packed with candy and costumes. Kids are making plans to see who…

When it comes to heading back to school kids lag and parents pull their hair out. With a few simple tips you can make back to school an easy transition. You have to create structure. One of the first things you have to do is get your…

Every kid knows the three R's: reading, writing, and arithmetic, but do they know the three R's of green living? Today's parents have become more eco-conscious and want their kids to be also. One of the most important ways you can teach…

It's back to school time and that means much more than homework. It also means lice time. No parent wants their child to come home with that dreaded note from school. If you have school age kids it's going to happen.  They're going…

A toddlers world is a world of give me's.  It's part of their everyday vocabulary. It's a parent's nightmare. No parent wants an ill-mannered, disrespectful child. Good manners are tricky. Please and thank you are the top priority…

Most kids go through the terrible twos, which can be a parenting nightmare. With a few tricks parents can have a terrific kid instead. Two can be a difficult age. Your child begins to exert their independence, but at the same time want to…

Everyone loves a good meme. Here are some of our cutest finds to make you L.O.L. Perfect for that mid-week pick-me-up. What ones are your favorite?

It's unavoidable. July is winding down and the enthusiasm for backyard bashes is still strong. Here are some tips to stay grill-happy this summer. Have it well-done. Pay extra care that meat is not undercooked to avoid the risks of…

Companies love your feedback. Really, they do! That’s the only way the know how to make changes or improvements or stay the same. I remember in my high school English class I was told that if you’re going to make a complaint about…

One of the best moments in any new parents life is seeing their baby laugh and smile for the first time. I remember doing everything under the moon to get my daughter Ava to show me her smile and laugh. Now that she is a little older…

For those if you that follow my first time mommy adventures, you know we love taking our little man to the zoo. We have an annual pass and try to go at least once a month. We are definitely taking advantage of the 80 degree weather before…