When you go off to college there are a ton of things you need to take with you, and your text books and class schedule are only the beginning. If you don't take a checklist, chances are you will forget some of the important stuff, and spend most of your first week running back … [Read more...] about Off-to-College Checklist Basics
Sorting and Organizing to Tackle Clutter
Tackling clutter can be an overwhelming task. That is kind of part of what clutter is, and overwhelming tasks are always hard to approach. The fact is the opposite of clutter is organization. So, one of the best things you can do to tackle clutter is sort through it and organize … [Read more...] about Sorting and Organizing to Tackle Clutter
I’m A Big Brother! Adjusting to a New Baby
If you want your children to adjust to a new baby, there are some specific areas you have to be careful about, and some specific things you can do. The following are five tips for helping older siblings adjust to life with baby: 1. Plan for baby. The more you plan the better … [Read more...] about I’m A Big Brother! Adjusting to a New Baby
How to Talk to Kids About Drugs
How to talk to kids about drugs is a question that many parents ask themselves. The drug talk is inevitable when you have kids. So, how do you talk to your kids about drugs? You shouldn't be worried about starting too young when you talk to your kids about drugs. Even the … [Read more...] about How to Talk to Kids About Drugs
Toys and Games that Help Teach the Alphabet
Teaching your child the ABCs is a fun and rewarding time for both you and your child. There are many different methods to teach the ABCs and it is always best to go at your child's pace. Let's look at some fun toys and games to teach the ABCs.Alphabet puzzles made from wood are a … [Read more...] about Toys and Games that Help Teach the Alphabet
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