a.k.a. What To Do When Someone In Your Family Has Allergies: Do you find yourself, your spouse, or your kid(s) constantly sniffling and sneezing? Have you sensed that your indoor air quality at home leaves a bit to be desired? Does it seem as if your familymembers always have colds that never go away? Do

Must-Haves When Expecting A Baby Congrats, expecting parents-to-be! All set for your baby (or babies) to arrive? Not sure? No worries – this essential preparing-for-baby checklist has you covered, with everything you’ll need to stock up on before your little one arrives. Preparing for your baby emotionally is tough enough, let alone wrapping your brain

a.k.a. How To Be A Supportive Birth Partner Congratulations! Your wife, partner, or best friend is about to give birth! That means you’re about to become a parent, or an Auntie, or whatever title you get for helping Mama through. Unless you’ve actually given birth yourself, though, you may not be sure HOW to be

Getting a kid to do their homework can be darn near impossible. Some of you may dread the hours between end of school and your child’s bedtime, because World War III breaks out every afternoon over homework. I know exactly how you feel; once upon a time, that was me for sure. But over time,

Once upon a time, children spent their days outside with their friends, wandering exploring and playing games of their own invention. They exercised their creativity by keeping themselves entertained, made up elaborate rules and imaginary worlds as they went, and learned how to negotiate, share, and resolve their differences in the great out-of-doors. Nowadays, technological

Insurance is essential. You need it to protect yourself from large repair bills, and sometimes even from legal action. Some kinds of insurance, like auto insurance for your car, are a legal requirement if you want to be on the road. Others, like home insurance, aren’t required in all cases. But, that doesn’t mean that

Anyone who’s ever brought home a newborn will tell you: this event marks a watershed in your life. There is Life Before Parenthood (BP) and Life After Parenthood (AP). Only, for many new parents, those first few weeks and months of parenthood are a complete blur of exhausted sleep deprivation. Whether you’re living in the

It’s never too early to help your child plan for the future. But lest you get the wrong idea, I’m NOT talking about high-pressure, high-stakes approaches akin to Tiger-Momming. There are plenty of other ways that parents can help prepare their children to be capable adults. Adults who are able to make important decisions about their