How to Effectively Communicate with Your ChildR...

The new school year is starting very soon, with someone new in your child’s life as well as your own it may be hard to get on the right page. It is a good idea to do it from the start. Since teachers have a lot of influence in your child’s life. And since you two are on the same team in trying to ensure your child is successful in school, it’s important to know how to effectively communicate with your...

Benefits and Risks of Kids Running...

Medical experts agree that children who are active are healthier than those who are sedentary. Many school systems no longer have the same amount of time for Physical Education and recess, but this doesn’t mean your child can’t be active at home. Some adults choose to run to keep active. With kids, there are benefits and risks of running if that’s what they choose to do. Adults who run are usually very...

Natural Alternatives to Sweeten Your Food and Your...

With all of the health problems that arise from sugar and sugar alternatives, it is no wonder that many people are taking to natural sweeteners in their food. Using natural sweeteners such as honey, figs, apple juice and others helps to avoid chemicals that may be used in sugar and sugar alternatives. A list is provided below of some natural alternatives to use in replacement of a sugar product. Honey is one of the widest...

Summer Vacation Travel Ideas for Families...

Every year many families hit the road or plane for a fun vacation. Instead of choosing traditional places, try one of these summer vacation travel ideas for families. One beach you might want to visit is Galveston, Texas. You also may want to consider any beach north of Virginia Beach as college students prefer to congregate in specific areas. It’s not necessary to travel to an ocean to enjoy the beach. Many lakes also...

Mom, Do You Want More Me Time?...

By Aurelia Williams, author of Journey to Joy Let’s see. You did the laundry, dropped the boys off at Karate and the girls at dance class, stopped at the grocery store for a few last minute dinner items…What’s missing? As you were taking care of everyone else all day long, did you remember to take care of yourself? I know it can be hard to carve out space for you, since being a mom is a full time job, but...

Tips to Teach Kids How Not to Be Selfish...

Parents have a tough job. They have to provide physically and emotionally for the child, teach them right from wrong, and train them to be productive citizens. Since selfishness isn’t a character trait most people approve of, you may be looking for ways of teaching kids not to be selfish. The best way to avoid having selfish children is to model selflessness. Be willing to serve others and do so both when and where your...

Fun and Frugal Father’s Day Activities...

Father’s Day will be here before you know it. Have you thought about some Father’s Day activities for the family this year? Below is a list of activities you may want to consider when you want to have fun on Father’s Day but not blow the family budget. When Dad was a child, there were probably games he enjoyed playing. Monopoly, Clue, Scrabble, and Uno are games which have been around for a number of years....

Special Stay-in-Bed Father’s Day Breakfast I...

Dad works hard to provide for his family. Father?s Day is coming up soon; below are some special stay-in-bed Father’s Day breakfast ideas you may want to consider for the man in your family’s life. Take a look and see if one or more doesn’t appeal to you. Have one of the children be a spotter. Ask them to listen to make sure Dad doesn’t get up too early. Better yet, why not have the children go in and...