Many negative forces vie for our kids’ attention these days. They range from larger-than-life sports heroes who get much of our kids’ admiration to the widespread availability of drugs and poor food choices. These things wreak havoc on the health of American youngsters and, by extension, their families. The savviest …
Read More »3 Tips for Vacationing with Very Young Children
With summer vacation season just around the corner, many families are finalizing their travel plans. If you are traveling with your children, it is even more important to have a solid plan and itinerary in place. Don’t forget to have activities planned to keep restless kids busy. Here are three …
Read More »3 Tips for Cleaner Eating
Eating clean is the most basic, effective, and actionable step you can take to ensure optimal year-round health. Contrary to what most people think, cleaner eating isn’t synonymous with more work or boring, bland food. Quite the opposite. Here are basic yet powerful first steps to take if cleaner eating …
Read More »Tips for Taking Stubborn Children to the Orthodontist
Going to the orthodontist typically isn’t a child’s idea of a fun time, but some are far more resistant than others. If your child needs braces, it’s imperative that they are at least somewhat receptive to going to the orthodontist. Should your child be especially stubborn, these tips will help. …
Read More »Fun Ways to Connect with Your Kids
Between the time commitments of work and personal life, it can be very hard to find time to spend with your kids. But if you keep letting time go by without setting aside some quality time with your children, their childhoods can pass by before you know it. If you …
Read More »How to Diversify Parent-Child Activities and Avoid Favoritism
Parents of more than one child often show favoritism to one over the others—even when it is unintentional. However, it is essential for parents to be consciously aware of how their behavior affects their children. More often than not, favoritism has a way of getting kids to compete against each …
Read More »4 Natural Ways to Get More Out of the Sleep You’re Getting
Having a new child can make just about anyone tired and sleepy especially after a few months have passed. Most new parents I meet seem like they are walking through a sleepy haza. Unfortunately, not being able to sleep throughout the night can have significant effects on your upcoming …
Read More »7 Habits that will Keep you Healthy and Active
People often forget to take care of themselves due to stress, work, or just about anything in life. Whenever something unplanned happens, we panic, start overthinking and losing our minds. Both of these situations are unhealthy and can cause serious health issues. Why would you constantly keep yourself stressed out …
Read More »Four Ways You’re Cleaning Your Bathroom Incorrectly
It seems like cleaning the bathroom takes forever. Scrubbing toilets, bathtubs, countertop surfaces, cleaning floors, and taking care of any mold or mildew deposits are tiresome chores, but must be maintained. In such a damp, enclosed area as the bathroom, germs flourish as nowhere else in the house. To make …
Read More »With School Starting, Increase Your Connection Time With Your Kids
Your kids are your eyes and ears to the world; they see and experience things each moment. Some of these things bounce off of them and they keep moving. Some things they see or experience affect them – positively or negatively. They need your help to interpret, understand and process …
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