The sun is bright today but the wind is still a little brisk. Think of all the things we might be doing if we were outside today? Picking up sticks, looking for new buds on the trees or flowers or just taking the dog for a walk, are ways to get a little exercise and […]
Relationships
Five Easy Ways to Eat Family Meals at Home
Typically in mid-March everyone eagerly waits for peaks of spring, which is just around the corner at this time of the year. But with the warm winter most of the country has been experiencing so far in 2012, many people feel that spring has already arrived! Of course, this wonderful season brings along with it […]
Arguments with Teens and Parents May Be Beneficial
If your house was anything like mine growing up in the teenage years, there were many heated arguments, often over homework, chores, and curfew. Perhaps the issues are different in your house with teens, however, the situation is probably similar. These situations can be very stressful and frustrating (to put it lightly) for both parents […]
Pick a Better Posey
Roses are the traditional flower gift given on Valentine’s Day. They symbolize love and passion, particularly the color red. It stands to reason that many wives and girlfriends will receive red roses on February 14th. That being said, all you guys getting ready to purchase flowers might want to consider other color choices. Heck, you might […]
My Favorite Things
In this season of hustle and bustle, it’s really easy to get caught up in the “stuff” without really taking time to realize the why’s of your family celebration. When the presents are open and the decorations are down, what are you really going to remember? My guess is, it won’t be the gifts, but […]
Babies and Toddlers should Learn from Play, not screens
As a parent of a small child, I know how tempting it is to set your child down in front of the television to get some things done around the house, like cleaning or cooking…or just a minute of sanity. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recently reinforced its recommendations that children under […]