Lifestyle & Culture
Valentine’s Day is a day for romance, love and the rekindling of hearts. Romance comes alive on Valentine’s Day more than any other day of the year. This leaves children out in the cold. It is quite understandable that parents would want to have the evening alone with each other. There are also many reasons that children should be included […]
Decades of research have been conducted on the negative effects of spanking and corporal punishment on children. However, many parents continue to use spanking to discipline their child. In the wake of the abuse allegations that have been in the media do to Adrian Petterson, NFL player for the Minnesota Vikings may are discussing if spanking should be allowed.
Although homeschooling your children may become quite stressful, the rewards you gain can more than make up for all the anxiety it may bring. You must realize that homeschooling your children is no simple task. It would be up to you to develop them into well-rounded individuals. Also, if your children have experienced being in traditional schools before, you will […]
Best Choices for Baby Shower Favors : The baby shower favor is such a simple and basic part of the festivities, yet it can be fraught with hard to make choices. Choosing the perfect favor for the baby shower festivities isn’t nearly as easy as you think. Each favor holds special meaning. Decide what you would like to convey to […]
Common Garden Pests in Urban Farming : Planting organic produce is an environmentally friendly way to enjoy sustainable food. A garden that includes tomatoes or other nutritious foods can give the body a boost in antioxidants. Urban gardeners generally have good intentions when it comes to growing sustainable foods.
How to Create Your Family Tree : At one time or another, everyone has wondered why they have certain traits and where those traits came from. Asking family members questions about relatives is one way to investigate the source, but sometimes that’s not enough. For a more detailed way to find out and get back to your roots, consider starting […]
Tips for Healthy Teens to Become Happy Adults : Health is paramount to happiness. When you are feeling your best, you tend to accomplish more, and enjoy the rewards of your efforts. Whether it’s work or play, feeling up to the task directly effects the outcome. Cultivating a healthy lifestyle when you’re a teenager is ultimately important for life and […]
Ways to Make Your Home Safe for Your Toddler : Once a baby becomes a toddler every day is an adventure. Newfound mobility can pose a real danger if precautions aren’t taken to kid-proof living areas. Tiny fingers just can’t wait to grab hold of anything that looks interesting, so it’s up to competent adults to ensure potential household catastrophes […]
When searching for a babysitter, the goal is to find someone who will make your kids happy, be responsible and safe, and won’t steal your shit or set your house on fire. This can be accomplished by hiring the 14-year-old across the street to chase your kids for two hours and leave with $20.
Today’s parents are seeking ways to simplify their lives while raising a healthy, well-rounded child. Baby Led Weaning is a feeding process that fits every lifestyle; it is an amazingly intuitive and completely natural method of introducing your milk-fed baby to solid foods. This is also an eco-friendly method of feeding as it eschews packaged food and encourages the whole […]
Long distance cycling can be an amazing, rewarding experience. The challenge of physical endurance on varied and sometimes difficult routes has attracted athletes and neophytes alike to long distance cycling. But without being properly equipped and being aware of basic safety procedures, cycling long distances can turn from delight to disaster in a heartbeat.
The case for “Leaning In”—prioritizing career over landing a man and starting a family—has some fresh new data to support it: The number of women having kids after age 35 is again on the rise, according to a CDC report.
There are a few important decisions you should make to improve yourself. It’s never too late to set new life priorities and increase the quality of your life. Don’t fear to change something in your life. You can’t change anyone but yourself, but if you change yourself for the better you may notice that other people and circumstances will change […]
Make her cry. In a good way. Take your Mother’s Day gift from good to great with a tearjerking twist that will leave you both feeling warm and fuzzy inside.
My teenage daughter’s summer job was at an ice cream shop. She asked me to swing by one day so she could make me a sundae. I should have run over there and slurped down my treat with unfettered joy. But I begged off. The thought of eating a sauce-covered mountain of sugar and fat gave me a jolt of […]
