Kids aren’t looking for an elaborate event when it comes to spending time with you. So, whether you’re spending quality time catching a movie or playing catch, it will all mean something special to your child.
Letting the kids play out in the backyard is great, but what if you don’t have a place for your kids to run around outside? Local parks and nature areas are a great way to take advantage of the fresh air and sunlight without spending any money.
Ten stress relievers for busy moms. The article includes tips to regain peace and calm for moms during the hectic springtime season.
Ten ways to encourage a teenager to talk to Mom and Dad. The article includes strategies for effective communication and relationship building tips for parents and teens.
As parents, a difficult challenge is teaching children the difference between tattling and telling. Clear definitions of both and consistency will help kids understand the need for “telling” and hopefully give “tattling” a rest.
If clean-up time has become a battle, then it might be time to get rid of some of the toy clutter. Here are some tips for encouraging children to part with their possessions. Walking into my four-year-old daughter's room can be stress-inducing.
Did the holidays take your family down a notch on the health scale? Then get up, get moving and help your kids learn healthy habits with these engaging exercises. While the holidays provide numerous opportunities to bond with family, catch up on reading and movie watching, they are also a time to…
If fly-aways, knots and tangles have become a part of your daughter's vocabulary when it comes to her hair, then she's probably not very cooperative when it comes to hairstyling time. It can be difficult, even with the most compliant kid, to get them to sit still long enough to brush their hair,…
When I was a kid I wanted to be a teacher, or lawyer, or television news reporter, depending on the day asked. Professional Organizing wasn't even a profession to choose from, yet it is a career that I find very rewarding. Other children were able to lay claim to what they wanted to "be" early on…
The New Year is just around the corner and that can only mean one thing—resolutions. While we often think of this type of goal-setting as an adult activity, it might be a good idea (healthy even) to get your kids involved. Whether they want to improve their basketball game or get an A in math,…
