Driving is now the number one risk to teen safety. If you have a teen driver – or a teen preparing to get a license, you, as the parent, can make a big difference in keeping your teen safe. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 3,000 teens lose their lives in […]
Back to School Backpack Safety
What To Look for in Your Child’s Next Backpack Your child’s backpack is the one item on their list of school supplies that you can guarantee will be used (and abused) everyday. It’s important to purchase a quality backpack that will provide the necessary level of comfort and protection for your child throughout the school […]
Back To School
The month of August is staring me squarely in the eyes and all I can say is, “Whew! I’ve survived yet another summer.” Even in this pandemic, the end of Summer means time to get back to school. Yes, that’s right, it’s almost school time. We’ve had a good summer. We spent time at the […]
16 Life Skills Your Teen Should Know
How many of us had many life skills as a teen before leaving home? We’re going to talk about 16 life skills every teen should know before leaving home. When I grew up and moved out, I did not have life skills that were going to help me as an adult. I had hardly ever […]
Kids And Allowances
Giving kids allowance? Yay or Nay? There’s so many different thoughts on this subject: Do you pay a regular allowance to your kid, only give them money when needed, or have them do special chores to earn money? When my husband and I got together, I had two daughters, ages 13 and 3; and he […]
Prevent, Treat, and Heal Diaper Rashes from Home
Opening your baby’s diaper to find a red, irritated bottom is something that almost all parents will encounter at one point or another. While diaper rashes are rarely serious, they can still be a source of stress and discomfort for you and your baby. Learn how you can prevent and treat diaper rashes right from […]