Around 40% of families in the US are blended, with one or more partners having a child from a previous relationship. If you are planning to get married and start a blended family of your own, you may wonder how to include children in your Big Day. … [Read more...]
25 Days of Christmas Activities Calendar
Tomorrow is December 1st! For me, that means the countdown to Christmas is really on! I love spending the month doing fun Christmas activities with my family and I'm sure you do too. That's why I love this free printable 25 Days of Christmas … [Read more...]
Why Too Much Family Togetherness Might Be Stressing Out Kids?
It is a common sight to see parents getting worried when their kids prefer to be left alone. However, from a mental and developmental health standpoint, this can turn into a highly healthy method for children to recharge … [Read more...]
5 Awesome Things Your Family Can Do Together
While your kids grow up, the family is together. Once they become adults, they might leave and live in different cities or other countries. At that time, it can be hard to get everyone back together for reunions. While you’re all under the same … [Read more...]
How to Teach Children How to Take Care of a Pet Responsibly
Besides providing emotional support and lots of entertainment, pets offer kids of all ages an opportunity to acquire important life skills. In fact, if you are looking for an effective way to teach your toddlers and teenagers how to be caring, … [Read more...]
Top Ways to Have a Special Family Summer Without Leaving Home
When summer comes, everyone starts thinking of summer holiday destinations. But have you ever thought of spending your summer at home? Spending your summer at home may not be as boring as you think if you have some ideas on how to keep … [Read more...]
10 Must-Haves For The Perfect Family Picnic
Part of the fun of family picnics is that you’ll be setting up to eat in an unfamiliar atmosphere. However, careful planning is the key to success. You’ll have to take everything you need with you – there’s no popping back indoors to grab that … [Read more...]
How to Survive a Lockdown With Your Kids
The Covid-19 pandemic has ground many activities to a halt. Thanks to the lockdown measures imposed to curb the spread of the virus, parents have had to rethink how to balance remote work, leisure activities, homeschooling, and household chores, and … [Read more...]
How to Hire the Right Caregiver for Your Parent
Many elderly people are physically and mentally capable of taking care of themselves, but many might have problems limiting their self-reliance or mobility. As busy adults, we’re often unable to personally tend to their needs. We might also not be … [Read more...]
How Will A Christian Man Know When To Propose?
Marriage is a divinely blessed union of two human beings. Christians honor holy matrimony as one of the most important event of a person’s life. The Christian marriage is a dignified and a public covenant between a man and a woman calling out their … [Read more...]
Divorce and Kids: 8 Ways to Get Them Through It
Going through a divorce is difficult at the best of times. When you’re going through a divorce with children in the picture, this presents a whole new range of challenges. Breaking up a family has practical and emotional considerations that you will … [Read more...]
How To Explain Child Custody To Your Kids After A Divorce
While I haven't gone through a divorce, I have a few friends that have and my own parents got a divorce when I was young. Once you get divorced, kids may not understand why they can't be with mom AND dad all the time. You'll have to explain what … [Read more...]
Celebrations From Home
Right now it is more important than ever for us all to find ways to have celebrations at home especially if we have children. Right now so much in life is challenging and celebrations are fun, a form of escape, and something for individuals to look … [Read more...]
Why I’ll Take My Toddler to Walt Disney World
Even before we had kids, my husband and I would visit Walt Disney World once a year. People always used to ask us, "You're going to Walt Disney World AGAIN?!" with a little bit of an eye roll or a laugh. When we had our son and decided … [Read more...]
5 Ways You Can Help An Elderly Relative
It is often hard to know how to look after older relatives in the best way, as there can quite often be a fine line between what we consider it is they need and what they would like our help with. Help an Elderly by getting them A Very Relaxing … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Having Awkward Conversations with Family Members
People hate awkward situations. In fact, awkward silences are so objectionable to many people that they can influence how we speak and act. Yet, as people start a family and mature as adults, they often find themselves in potentially difficult … [Read more...]
5 Tips For A Healthy Family Weekend
By the time the weekend rolls around everyone usually feels flustered, frustrated, and fatigued after a long week. You and your spouse may have stressful jobs and your kids have plenty of homework. So, it’s not unusual for your family to indulge in … [Read more...]
How To Research Your Family’s History With Kids
The other day my 6 year old daughter came home and told me her best friend was "half Mexico". It then prompted her to ask more about the history of our family. When I was a kid, I loved hearing more about the history of my family and what other … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Connect with Your Family Without Electronics
Technology is everywhere in today’s world, and kids are starting to use electronics at a younger age. However, too much screen time isn’t good for anyone and can disrupt the family’s ability to bond. Instead of playing with electronics, try these fun … [Read more...]
The Best Nintendo Gifts for Christmas
Whenever someone asks me what game system they should get for their family, I'm always quick to tell them Nintendo. It's truly a gaming system for the whole family. Growing up, I remember being so excited to go to my cousin's house to play Super … [Read more...]