There's something about getting together with family, searching out the perfect gifts for your loved ones, and gathering to consume large quantities of home-cooked food that makes people feel thankful. These feelings of gratefulness often translate into an increase of volunteer work and charitable…
how they learn. eating at school and at home. for growing children.
Like it or not, the holidays are officially upon us, and like so many things, we all feel differently about everything that entails. Regardless of how you feel about the holidays, it is the time of the year when we are all running at full speed. To make the most of this "Most Wonderful…
When a new baby comes into the world, friends and family are happy to shower the little one with gifts and love, but often times their mommies are over-looked. With all the work that went into carrying and birthing their new little bundle, they could use some attention as well. But there are some…
While friends and family pour their love and affection over the new baby you've brought home from the hospital, your older child is wondering what's so great about the sleeping stranger who doesn't say much.Even though bringing home a new bundle of joy is labor intensive and time consuming, it's…
I'm often asked for suggestions on how to prevent items from disappearing from shared home spaces like kitchens or family rooms – even on the job. The British Medical Journal published the results of a study documenting the disappearance of teaspoons from their cafeteria. They purchased both…
Finding a place in your busy schedule to spend quality one-on-one time with your children can be difficult. Bonding with you is not only an important part of their development, but it is important to making lasting memories.These don't have to be carefully-executed dates with your kids. They just…
"She hit me!" "He's bothering me!" Scream. Bicker. Scream.
With busy schedules, homework, and a host of other responsibilities and obligations, it might seem impossible to trust your child to do a quick and efficient job when it comes to chores. But research shows that children who contribute to the household are actually happier, according to…
Looking for a great recipe for a traditional Thanksgiving side dish? Try this quick and easy recipe for sweet potato casserole with marshmallows.
