5 Ways to Protect Your Carpet From A Toddler If your toddler is changing your life for the second time since they were born you may be wondering what else you need to prepare for in the future. Maybe you are in the process of toddler proofing your house and if you are, don’t forget one very important part of your house that needs some attention, your carpet. Chair mats/splat mat If the main eating area in your house is on a carpeted floor, … [Read more...]
Parents’ Guide to Choosing the Right School for Your Troubled Teen
Parents’ Guide to Choosing the Right School for Your Troubled Teen Being a parent is a joy and sometimes a trial at the same time. Particularly if you’ve got a teen who’s going through a rough patch. You’d think that being a doctor yourself would give you a leg up on dealing with a son or daughter who is getting awful grades, being disruptive in class, and wreaking havoc on the family dynamic at home. But whether the behavior is caused … [Read more...]
Don’t Pack the Kids: Sanity-Preserving Moving House Tips for Busy Moms
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Don't Pack the Kids: Sanity-Preserving Moving House Tips for Busy Moms If you're raising children and taking care of a family, you're a master of multitasking and stress management. Moving house when you have young children to care for, however, is a test that breaks the best of them. The challenge in moving with children is about more than just finding a way to keep everyone well-fed and happy while work gets done. It's also about keeping … [Read more...]
Breaking The Cycle of Family Addiction
Breaking The Cycle of Family Addiction Everyone enjoys inheriting Grandpa's sense of humor or Mom's musical talent. But unfortunately, there are some other things we can inherit that are less desirable. One of the most common is a tendency toward addiction. While anyone can become addicted, regardless of family history, there is strong scientific backing for the notion that people can have a predisposition to addiction, and that this … [Read more...]
Should You Ever Leave Your Kids Alone At Home?
Should You Ever Leave Your Kids Alone At Home? Wondering whether or not you can safely leave your kids alone at home is not a philosophical question, but a practical one. Sometimes, you may not be able to arrange childcare or a childcare arrangement falls through at the last minute. This may happen at the worst of times—when you have to go to work and it’s a snow day from school or when you have to leave the house to take care of an … [Read more...]
Stylish Makeover Tips for Your House
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Stylish Makeover Tips for Your House Always Put Your Best Foot Forward When you go about doing a makeover or remodel, be sure to use the right materials and do the best job you can, realistically. Saving is a great idea, but be sure not to save money at the expense of architectural stability. It's very likely that by being considerate and thorough, you can bring yourself exceptional capital in the realm of opportunity. The Value Of A home … [Read more...]
When to Perform Exterior Siding Maintenance (and How to Make it a Family Affair)
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When to Perform Exterior Siding Maintenance (and How to Make it a Family Affair) Your family home is not only a hub for daily activities and events but also a place in which you can create a lifetime of precious memories. The family home is the focal point for big family milestones as well as goofy movie nights and evenings spent tucking little ones into bed. For many homeowners, purchasing and maintaining the family home are some of the biggest … [Read more...]
Technology and Little Ones
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Technology and Little Ones It's nearly impossible to raise your children without them having access to technology, you might have to go as far as traveling to to Mars. Even Mars has technology that we have left behind, though. Limiting when they get their first taste of technology is also a difficult task. By the time they are born, it is already too late. Technology is everywhere. Consider the increasing number of parents who will put their … [Read more...]
Knowing Your Teenager
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Knowing Your Teenager Having teenagers can be an emotional roller coaster ride. You are definitely going to have some ups and downs but it’ll all be worth it in the end to see your child to be all grown up. They are going to need some guidance growing up and they are going to need your help. Let them know you're there. No matter how much they say they hate you or they don’t want to live with you anymore, they still need you more than … [Read more...]
Teens and Alcohol: A Dangerous Combination
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Teens and Alcohol: A Dangerous Combination If you're the parent of a teenager, you may have been faced with the subject of underage drinking; and, even if you haven't experienced it personally, you've likely given the matter some thought. With alcohol being affordable, relatively easy to obtain, and popular among teens and young adults, the threat of underage drinking is very real, and one that hits close to home for countless families. However, … [Read more...]
