As the parent of a young child you may be wondering what you can do to help foster the development of motor skills. Motor skills are extremely important building blocks for a number of academic skills that your child will need when entering school. There are a lot of activities … [Read more...] about Things You Can Do to Promote Your Child’s Motor Skills
Pregnancy Tips: Breaking the News to Family and Friends
Telling your family that you are pregnant can be exciting and nerve racking. Many people want to share their good news in a creative, or fun way to help set the mood for the baby announcement. Here are a few ideas or tips on how to break the news to your family that you are … [Read more...] about Pregnancy Tips: Breaking the News to Family and Friends
Going Back to School Checklists
The following is a back to school checklist with some tips and tricks to make back to school easier for everyone involved.First on the list is the obvious: School supplies. This is includes paper, folders, pens, pencils, markers, crayons, etc. Your school should provide you with … [Read more...] about Going Back to School Checklists
Teen Health Issues Due to Couch Potato Syndrome
For some reason when kids grow into their adolescent years and become teenagers, everything has to be done later in the day or not even at all. It seems like everything is a struggle to survive and live right? Teen health issues due to inactivity can range from just plain … [Read more...] about Teen Health Issues Due to Couch Potato Syndrome
Ten Easy Ways to Be A Joyful Mom
1. Simplify.It is easy as a parent to put too much on your plate. If you want to enjoy being a mom, then it is time to cut back some. Let each child be involved in one or two activities, and no more. While it sounds fun to have music, dance, sports, clubs, etc. if you are … [Read more...] about Ten Easy Ways to Be A Joyful Mom
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to