While most Boomers grew up with a mom at home who probably shuffled them outside to play unsupervised on a daily basis, it’s ironic that this same generation has been accused of being hyper-cautious helicopter parents who have created new generations of even more extreme helicopter parents. Whether you buy into this accusation or not, […]

Time is a precious commodity and those who learn to use theirs wisely will always be ahead of the game. First the bad news, the one thing you can’t do is add more hours to your day. No matter what, it’s just not going to happen. The good news, you can do certain things to […]

Most of us have heard the saying “Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day” and it’s certainly true especially when it comes to children. Studies have shown that children who eat a balanced breakfast are more alert in school, perform better and in many cases are less prone to bad behaviour than children […]

The acorn doesn’t fall far from the tree. Like mother like daughter. A chip off the old block. Children learn what they live. While these are cliché, trite phrases, there is a great deal of truth to them. Comedians joke that if you want to see what your wife will look like in forty years, […]

Family vacations are a fun and wonderful experience. However, it’s normal to be concerned about safety issues especially when traveling with children. Here are a few tips that will help keep the stress level down. Airport Safety – Always keep an eye on your luggage and never leave it unattended. To avoid someone else picking […]

They may not have jobs, a family to take care of or massive debt, but children get stressed out too. Everything from family changes to moving to bullying to bad grades can cause major stress. And unlike their parents, children haven’t yet figured out the best way(s) to deal with stress. But you can help […]

As babies grow into toddlers and begin eating table food, they often times turn into picker eaters. It isn’t unusual for mealtime to turn into a fight with toddlers because they don’t want to eat their dinner. These tips will help you cope with your toddler’s fussy eating. 1. Make mealtime a family affair. Today’s […]