For many families, the pandemic has been an ideal time to research and purchase a new pet. It has also created fertile ground for fraudsters, and people shopping for pets…
Browsing: Parenting Tips
I have a friend whose parents are very involved in her family’s life. They are helpful and attentive grandparents, and I tell her how lucky she is all the time.…
Over the years, our family has visited every single Virginia State Park (that’s forty parks!) and stayed in a wide variety of cabins, ranging from one-room log cabins built in…
I remember when we got it, of course, back in that long-ago December when I decided that it was time for my boy to have a basketball hoop of his…
Parenting a two-year-old is not for the faint of heart. Two-year-olds are fiercely independent one moment and incredibly needy the next. The highs are higher and the lows are lower. …
My 14-year-old son has been wanting to work a real job since he was in elementary school. He could apply for a special work permit and find a job this…
When it comes to planning a wedding, there are lots of moving parts. Add a pandemic to the mix, and it can be overwhelming. These days, even attending a wedding…
Few financial topics have the power to strike fear in a family’s heart like a discussion about saving for college. Tuition costs are rising faster than incomes, the value of…
Why Earth Day was a really big deal and why it still matters for families today! Plus, seventeen tips for living an environment-friendly life at home.
I’ll start running,” my son announced during dinner. “Really… why?” “Three miles, three days a week – for a phone.” A few hours before this declaration, I shared the story…
The pandemic changed everything in 2020. Schools were closed, children’s activities were cancelled, and cars sat idle as families stayed home to stay safe. One important safety measure may have…
Mindfulness is simply the practice of being present in the moment, intentionally and without judgment. We could all use a little more mindfulness in our lives right now. Whether you’ve…