In a world full of tasty junk food, it can be challenging to get your kids on board with eating veggies. Eating vegetables is good for us, so they are essential to feed your kids. Somewhere along the lines, they may have learned to push veggies away and enjoy almost any other food but vegetables….
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How to let your teenage kids go to a party
Here it comes, your kid has reached the “let-me-go-to-the-party” age, and you are torn between the desire to save your kid from trouble and give them enough freedom. Teen parties are a source of anxiety and worry for adults because they probably remember their own experiences and constantly anticipate the worst development of events. However, …
Unique Ways to Spend Your Mental Health Day
Everyone deserves a mental health day now and then. It’s when you don’t feel physically sick but need a break from the daily grind. You’ll know you’re past due for a little rest and relaxation when you start losing joy in your work and leisure activities and adopt a more negative attitude towards your career…
Baby Proofing 101: How to Prep Your Home for New Baby
When you leave the hospital, you’re responsible for a little human who’ll rely on you for all their basic needs. Once they’re in your house, snuggly nestled in their cribs, you’ll never see your home the same way. Suddenly it will go from a cozy and relaxing place to a house of hazards. Start the…
4 Ways to Be Prepared for Your Divorce
Divorce can be a roller coaster of emotions that are not only challenging to process but can also cause making decisions seem difficult. Divorce isn’t for the faint of heart, but neither is staying in an unhappy marriage. If you are considering filing for divorce or know your marriage is heading in that direction, you…
How to Spot the Difference Between “Normal” Picky Eating and Something More
All you wanted was a nice, relaxing family dinner after a long day. Instead, you get a tearful meltdown and a refusal to eat. Hours later, as you toss in turn in bed, you agonize over how you handled the situation. It’s a scenario to which many parents can relate. Kids will naturally go through…
7 Ways to Support Your Kid’s Hobbies
Kids can do incredible things with the support of a loving parent or guardian. With today’s technology, our kids sometimes find hobbies that we might not enjoy or understand. Whether you like or dislike the same things, here is now to support your kid’s hobbies. Try Them Out Yourself Getting involved is one of the…