Enjoying Life Together
My mother passed away when I was two years old and my father was left to raise me and my two older brothers on his own. I can’t imagine how difficult this must have been for him. He may not have done everything right but I know without a doubt he did the very best [...]
Our kids are the inheritors of the earth, and as such, we should make sure that they have all the skills and knowledge that they will need to shoulder this burden. Building character starts at a young age, and a few essential skills can make them more socially active and mentally challenged! Below are some [...]
Travelers who want to take an exciting vacation around the United States can find many wonderful cities perfectly suitable for families. Many of these travel destinations offer a variety of kid-friendly activities for the entire family to enjoy. Here are four of America’s best vacation towns for families: San Antonio This fun city in Texas [...]
Parents everywhere appreciate the teaching that children receive at school. Despite the great work done by education authorities across the world, many parents realize that the true development of their children comes in what they do outside of the boundaries of their school. Whether it be after school clubs, groups, or somewhere you take your [...]
Today we join with the other inhabitants of our planet to celebrate Earth Day. How will you mark this special day that was created to raise awareness of the failing health of our beautiful planet? May we suggest some ideas that you might want to incorporate into your day? If it’s possible for you, leave [...]
There is a lot going on on television that you probably don’t want your kids watching. Sometimes it may be difficult to know how you can keep your kids from watching whatever they want to watch. Fortunately, there are parents out there trying to do the same thing, and they’re ready to offer tips and [...]
The world of loans and interest rates can be brutal for people who are not truly aware of the various strategies and tactics employed by banks worldwide. The race to find clients, from all age groups, can become very competitive in the banking world and this competition leads bankers to push boundaries and bend ethics [...]
Stress affects all of us. Kids, especially, can experience stress without anyone in the family (including the kids themselves) realizing it. There are ways, however, to detect high stress levels in your children and there are several kinds of activities that can reduce their stress. Is Your Child Stressed? Child behavior expert Judy Wright says [...]
The words kidnapped, abducted, stolen and taken send shivers down the backs of parents everywhere. How can someone hurt an innocent child? Yet this kind of tragedy happens daily around the globe and news of these events can leave parents feeling frightened and insecure. One of the things that you can do to help protect [...]
I thought I’d give you a break this week from my budget ramblings and tell you about a fun family tradition of ours. When I was a little girl my sister-in-law made it a point to invite me to the ballet with her and her friends. I loved the dancing and the music and I [...]
