Today we’re talking about that stage in life all parents dread the most! It’s the time our adorable, cute kids gradually turn into hormonal monsters and turn our homes into the devil’s new personal residence. Here’s a few pointers on raising teenagers without loosing your mind. It’s only teenagers that have the ability to make you question […]
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Camping With The Kiddos
Camping is one of the first things my family does when the weather warms up. We love to pack up for the weekend and spend a few days away from all the hustle and bustle; fishing, swimming, cooking out and just spending time together. But, with two young children, camping can easily turn into a […]
Family Vacations & Staycations That Won’t Break Your Budget
Having a family with young babies and children is really expensive. Suddenly we found the trips that we’d been taking within our budget just a few years ago, to England, to Costa Rica, New York and St. Maarten, were off the table for a little while thanks to our limited budget and the logistics […]
How to Include Your Children into Your Wedding
If you are remarrying, or you and your partner have finally decided to tie the knot, a wedding can mean so much more when children are involved. It is not only about declaring your love for one and other; it is about officially uniting an entire family. This is why it is important to include […]
Colic: You Can Get Through This
Colic. There’s hardly a more scary word to a parent. Whether you’re an expecting parent, a brand new parent, or a seasoned veteran in this parenting game, just the thought of colic can be terrifying. The baby is getting no sleep, you’re getting no sleep, everyone is tired and irritable and you have a crying […]
Mean Girls & Boys: A Pre-School Bullying Problem?
The first time I watched the movie Mean Girls I thought a lot about my imaginary future life as a mother. I thought about what type of daughter I’d be best equipped to parent, and what kind of mom I wanted to be. At the time I quipped that I’d much rather have a Regina […]
Is It Really Worth Staying Together For The Kids?
At some point or another, ever couple fights. Whether you’re married, living together, dating or otherwise, it happens. It’s a normal, and sometimes even healthy, part of every relationship. But sometimes things go above and beyond the normal fights. Sometimes two people just can’t get along, for whatever reason. Normally, the answer would simply be; […]
Best Gift Ideas For Fathers Day
Father’s day comes and goes year in and year out. Some years we triumph with a fantastic gift that goes down a storm. And some years our gifting choices leave a little to be desired. So with that in mind, today we are sharing some unique and interesting ideas to treat your dad to something […]
8 Tips For Potty Training
When it came time to start potty training my daughter everyone always told me, “Good luck! Boys are SO much easier!” This made me extremely nervous, just because I potty trained my step-son and that was hell on earth. It just didn’t work very well. I tried all the tips and tricks everyone told me, […]
Sweet Tooth: Looking After Your Kids’ Teeth
Your kids’ teeth are important. Once their baby teeth have fallen out, those adult teeth have to last a lifetime and you don’t want them damaging them young. Here are just a few ways that you can encourage your kids to keep a pearly white smile. Introduce a brushing routine The younger you can get […]
The Ins & Outs Of Growth Spurts In Kids
When my children were infants it was easy to know when they were growing. First of all, they were so small it seemed as if you could literally watch them grow. Secondly, they would sleep more and cluster feed when they were in the middle of a spurt. In the first year of a baby’s […]
Get Your Child A Puppy To Grow Up With
If you’re thinking about getting a puppy for your child, there are a lot of factors that you should think about. But a dog can be an amazing friend and even a support system for your young child. It won’t just be a pet; it’ll be someone for your baby to grow up with. If […]