Whether you are going to work all day or just running errands, at some point every parent wonders when their child is old enough to be left home alone. While the legal age varies from state to state and even county to county, there are other factors that need to be taken into … [Read more...] about Evaluating When Your Child Is Ready Stay Home Alone
Home Alone! What’s A Good Age?
Many parents eagerly look forward to the day where they no longer have to find a sitter every time they go out, run errands, or go to work. When kids are old enough to be left alone, parents can save time and money.So how long do you need to hire a babysitter? When can your kids … [Read more...] about Home Alone! What’s A Good Age?
Babysitting Tips For Teens
Babysitting is a great way for a teen to earn a little extra cash, especially around the summer when kids are out of school and parents are working. Babysitting also requires a great amount of responsibility, and there are a few things you need to be aware of before you start … [Read more...] about Babysitting Tips For Teens
Five Ideas To Get Your Kids Away From A Monitor!
Let's look at some ways to get your kids moving indoors.1.One way to get your kids moving indoors is to assign them regular chores and then hold them to it. Yes, groans of dismay will arise to the heavens. But you know what they say—chores are good for kids, and good for … [Read more...] about Five Ideas To Get Your Kids Away From A Monitor!
Physical Fitness For Kids: What You Should Know
More and more kids are suffering from a serious lack of exercise as they focus in on activities such as playing video games and watching TV. In some homes kids spend up to six hours (or more!) a day in front of the television. Some experts see this trend as a sort of … [Read more...] about Physical Fitness For Kids: What You Should Know
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to