TIPS ON CREATING & MAINTAINING STORAGE SPACE NEAR THE DOOR With the winter season comes all of the necessary clothing and gear that we don the children in before sending them outside to play. And every year, the question of where to store all of this gear arises—no matter the season. Parents alike have experienced […]
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BEAT THE TEETHING STAGE WITH SOME SIMPLE FIXES Starting at around 6 months old, your baby just might sink her teeth into you. If it were a book series, there’d be 20 volumes, because that’s how many pearly whites erupt from a baby’s gums in her first three years of life. And let’s not forget […]
GET CRAFTY WITH THIS FUN DECORATION IDEA Your house may look a little bare this month, once you’ve packed up the holiday decorations. And you may find yourself home with kids who are eager for a craft or distractions on a snow day or weekend. Enjoy this activity, which uses things you probably already have […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF RAISING A CHILD WHO CAN ENTERTAIN HERSELF As parents, it is important that we give our children the tools to successfully entertain themselves. It’s also important for kids to know that entertaining themselves can be uncomfortable and that a little boredom is not the end of the world. Being self-sufficient is a […]
LEARNING HOW TO FIND HARMONY AT HOME I’ve been reading about feng shui for the family — a Chinese system for bringing harmony into a building — and it has shed new light on the ups and downs of my 55-year-long life. (I’m 56 if you figure age in the Chinese way, by including a […]