10 ‘Must Do’s for dealing with children in blended families
To help! The new love of my life already has children! The new love of your life is a single parent who may be divorced, widowed, or separated; and you are thinking of having a blended family. Now you are wondering what to do to make your second marriage harmonious as you want to form […]
Potty Training My Child – Relax! It doesn’t have to be stressful
Are you struggling to potty train your toddler? Believe it or not, there is a right way and a wrong way to do everything. Every child is different, so potty training will vary from toddler to toddler. Here are some helpful suggestions to consider at that stage of life when your toddler is potty training. […]
Live without a migraine for two years
I hadn’t had a migraine in almost two years, until this weekend when I went camping with the scouts in Lost Valley. The pain was severe and the bone-chilling cold weather made my head pound so badly that I couldn’t participate in many activities. I decided to take the time to reflect on what triggered […]
Ideas for personalized gifts for babies
If there is a new baby in your life, you may want to consider buying him or her a personalized gift that he or she can treasure forever. Many parents receive gifts of diapers, bottles and other useful items, but a personalized gift is something special that will become a memory for the baby; a […]
The success of car beds for children
Many parents often have a hard time coaxing their young children, especially toddlers, to sleep. Children will simply refuse to go to bed for some reason. Often, they are afraid of the boogeyman, an evil monster, or some other things created by their wild and playful imagination. After dinner, they will continue playing instead of […]
Can Medifast meals be premade?
Sometimes I hear from people who are trying to make sure that the Medifast diet is as convenient as it sounds. A big draw to this diet is that you don’t have to do much preparation or cooking. So people want to make sure they can take small liberties to make the small amount of […]
Sleep schedules: how to get my nine month old to sleep
“How do I get my 9 month old to sleep” is a question many people often ask. When a baby reaches the age of 9 months, there is a lot of physical and mental growth. There’s the growth, then the growth of the taste buds, then there’s the height increase of about 10 inches or […]
Graduation is a family affair
It’s not just parents who are worried about buying their high school cap and gown or preschool cap and gown, but siblings are duly excited about this occasion. There is an example of a sister who was very excited and let us know about her. I love my little sister so much that I wanted […]
Juice Recipes For Health: List Of Fruits And Vegetables You Must Try
The health benefits of fresh, raw fruits and vegetables cannot be matched. Equipped with a high-quality juicer, you can get all the benefits and have a fun time trying the different fruits and vegetables that make delicious healthy juices. You can play mixing fruits and vegetables to create unique healthy juice recipes. Here’s a list […]
A rescued dog is the most rewarding act
My husband, Eldad, was on his way to a crowded animal shelter to see a dog that he said “had a horrible picture.” Labeled as a terrier mix, and has already stayed over a week. We are full-time dog rescuers, so we are used to the inevitable. I got a call: “You won’t believe how […]