By Jessa McClureI'm bored. These are the words every parent dreads when their child is home for the summer.They've exhausted their electronic devices, the dusty board games in the closet, and have watched all of their favorite movies. Now, they're looking to you to provide some entertainment.
By Jessa McClureAs my son's first birthday approached, I began to feel the pressure of hosting a great party. I had observed the elaborate soirées some of my friends had put on for their babies, and I was afraid my party-planning skills wouldn't compare. I began scouring Pinterest on the…
By Jessa McClureAre we there yet? I have to go to the bathroom. He's pushing me.
By Jessa McClureTeaching a child to read can be a daunting task. While many children learn the basics of reading during their first years of school, parents play a big part in helping create skilled readers who love to read.If you've been wondering where to start with your little one, here are some…
By Jessa McClure Being able to communicate with your child is key to decreasing frustration, and cementing a solid bond between parent and child. But it can sometimes be difficult to do this when your baby is too young to express how he or she is feeling, or what they need.Tansyl White of…
By Jessa McClure Having metal wires and brackets strapped to your teeth during an already insecure time of life can be daunting for many kids who get braces. But there are ways to make the transition to orthodontics smoother and less stress-inducing.1. Choose the Right OrthodontistCreating an…
In my business, my biggest competition is cousins and friends of the disorganized. We allow our "people" to help us get organized but what is organized for one person isn't necessarily organized for anyone else. In fact, such valiant more often than not make matters worse.
I see a lot of stuff in my line of work and frequently strength my brain to come up with creative storage solutions to meet the needs of each individual and family. One area that continually baffles and frustrates me is board game storage. The tiny little pieces, no problem; keeping up with…
By Jessa McClureSummer illnesses can pop up out of nowhere and ruin our fun in the sun. But Dr. Tim Martindale, a Providence Healthcare Network family medicine doctor, said if parents are aware of these diseases and conditions, then they can help their children avoid them.Here are some of the most…
By Jessa McClureAs tears rolled down my son's face and his scream echoed through the room, I knew that surprising him with a trip to the hair salon for his first haircut was not the best idea I'd ever had. While we got through the tear-filled ordeal and he was soon smiling at the lollipop they'd…
