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Why Moms Need a Summer Bucket List
It’s early days of summer vacation over at my place and my youngest just said the B word (bored). Ugh. I reminded him that he

Technology, Social Media and Your Teens
My child and teen are at an extremely low-tech school. There are no televisions, computers or tablets in the classroom, and mobile phones are forbidden during

Protecting Your Family: How to Make Sure That Your Loved Ones Stay Safe
It seems that threats against our loved ones are greater than ever before. Between online activity, deceptive marketing, and easy access to drugs and alcohol

A Girlfriend’s Guide to Managing Mom Stress
You’ve been cooped up all winter, juggling kids, your household, maybe even work. . . You are definitely antsy and undoubtedly irritable. What’s a girl

Waiting Your Turn: Keep The Kids Occupied at the Doctor’s Office
Waiting to be seen at the doctor’s office with children in tow can be a highly stressful situation for parents. They squirm, climb on furniture,

Tactful Ways To Encourage Better Posture In Your Children
The way that you carry and position your body throughout the day can have a negative impact on your health if you fail to maintain

The KonMari Method for Moms with a Checklist
I picked up a copy the book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing” in February and the timing

How to Teach Your Kids What Life Really Costs
The other night at the dinner table, my husband made a casual comment about the cost of living and my daughter flippantly said: “I’m stressed

A Mom’s Perspective About Giving an Allowance
To date, my husband and I haven’t been doling out weekly allowances to our children, and we don’t plan to do so anytime soon. I