These everyday phrases may actually do more harm than good. The phrases we use when speaking to our kids not only reflect our beliefs about the world but also influence the beliefs they develop. Here you will find three phrases you should never, ever say to your child because they can damage their future personality. …
Your child may be battling fears, but that doesn’t mean you should be worrying too. Here’s how to help tackle what’s scaring them.Fears paralyze children. If your child has one fear or many, keep reading. Find out what you can do. Fear in children is normal. But when your child surrenders to imagined fears, you …
If you’re planning a trip abroad, you no doubt already have a few popular (and probably pricey) destinations in mind. But what if you could take your dream vacation at a fraction of the cost? We’ve compiled a list of affordable alternatives to eight international vacation hot spots. Each offers similar tourist attractions as its …
There are really many practical reasons why sometimes we choose not to have pets, but I’m sure those of you who don’t have them yet, plan to have one in the future someday, right? There are many positive reasons why children should own pets. Not only do pets teach children many life skills, but they …
Losing a pet is hard on the whole family, no matter the circumstances. Children are often especially burdened by the loss of a pet as death is hard for them to understand. This type of loss can be one of the most traumatic events in a child’s life. Make sure to take the proper precautions …
As mouth-watering as a sugar-laden sundae or icing-topped cupcake is, we should all know by now that sugar isn’t exactly healthy. In fact, it may be one of the worst things you can eat (that is if you’re trying to live a long, healthy life). One study from UC San Francisco actually found that drinking …
Sometimes you need an adventure that gets your heart thumping, a thrill to remind you that deep down inside you’re still as fun and gutsy as you were when you were 20. These Caribbean adventures are the adrenaline-awakening experience you’re looking for. They’ll have you sweating through your shirt, gasping for breath, and wiping whitewater …
This is the year to go someplace epic. Exotic places are trending and new destinations are emerging. And several of them are more affordable than you might think. Catch a total solar eclipse in the Faroe Islands, see The Hobbit movie set’s Hobbit holes on a New Zealand farm, or check out the new ecotourism …
Skip the paint can and try these 7 ideas for getting some color into your space. The easiest way to redecorate your home is with paint, but picking the perfect color, moving furniture, priming, and painting all take considerable time and effort. If you want to change the look of a room but aren’t ready …
There is nothing more exciting than welcoming a new baby. But the joy and elation parents feel is also coupled with one unavoidable fact: Babies are expensive. Having three children of my own, I learned firsthand how much a little one can cost. So, over the years, I discovered a few ways to get free …
It’s more important than ever to be able to stay focused on saving money any way you can. So to help you monitor your spending habits and cut expenses, here are 20 easy ways you can save money every day—starting right now. How’s that for instant gratification? 20 Easy Ways To Save Some Money Every …
Does this sound familiar? Your teenage son is taking forever in the bathroom (again), but you need him to get ready so you can get to work on time. You’re thinking, “How could I have raised such an inconsiderate kid? He’s so disrespectful!” Meanwhile, your child is locked in the bathroom, consumed with his image …