Should You Buy Your Kids Name Brand School Clothes?

General, Parenting, Uncategorized

Would you believe that parents in the United States spend more than $300 on clothes for back-to-school for their children? US News reported that according to a National Retail Federation survey, “American families plan to spend a whopping $335.38, on average...

Why Your Kids Should Volunteer

General, Giving back to the community, Parenting, Uncategorized

Have your children ever considered using their time for good? Volunteering is one of those self-sacrificing, humanitarian activities, that everyone should strive to do more of. Unfortunately, one of the biggest obstacles to volunteering for most people, is a lack of...

Traveling as Children Leads to Well-Rounded Adults

General, Parenting, Wellness

Do you want your children to grow into emotionally, mentally, and physically healthy adults? Travel may be just what the doctor ordered to do just that, according to a recent study done Contiki tours. Let’s take a closer look at what they found, and I’ll bet you’ll be...

Parents – Start Thinking Now About Summer Camp

General, Parenting

Believe it or not, we’re already more than two-thirds of the way through the school year. Before you know it summer will be here, and your kids will be needing something to do. If you haven’t thought about it before, perhaps it’s time to send your...

Mental Health Should Not be a Taboo Subject

General, Wellness

If you met someone who was in a wheelchair and unable to open a door for themselves, would you shame them for it? Most likely you answered no. Why? Because you know it’s not their fault. In fact, you would be more likely to try and assist them if you witnessed...

Talking to Our Children About Violence

General, Parenting

These are the types of posts we sincerely don’t like writing. The fact that we need to address talking to our children about violence is absolutely devastating. However, in the wake of the Parkland, Fla. tragedy, it must be discussed. Too Scared for School When...