Many parents are concerned about how much time their families spend on computers and mobile devices. The flip side of that is that many of those games and activities can be a great way to share time with your kids. “Promising your personal time at least one day out of the week will help members in your family […]
Like most parents, you have probably stopped to wonder where in cyberspace your kids are currently hanging out. According to a recent Forbes piece by Alyse Lorber, “Teens are fleeing Facebook. Why? Because most teens don’t want to hang out with their parents (and their grandparents)!” So where are kids spending their time online today? Here […]
Grandparents’ involvement in raising children is the new normal. As KidsHealth explains, “Establishing a bond with grandparents can benefit kids in many ways. Grandparents can be great role models and influences, and they can provide a sense of cultural heritage and family history. Grandparents provide their grandkids with love, have their best interests at heart, […]
Saving the planet starts at home, which is why parents should make recycling ideas for kids a top priority to practice and teach. However, as Amy A. Whittle comments in the SFGate, “teaching your kids about recycling can be difficult, because the concept is often fairly abstract for younger children. Talking to them regularly about […]
On April 8, 1974, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves hit his 715th home run to surpass Babe Ruth’s record of 714 home runs. Aaron took the ceremonial run around the bases as fireworks exploded above the stadium. It was an historic moment. But, behind all of the excitement and celebration were years of hard […]
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day (April 2) honors the lunchbox classic but also encourages you to reduce your environmental impact by going animal product free for a meal or two. PB&J happens to be a low carbon footprint choice since it includes no dairy, meat, or eggs. It’s packed with fiber, healthy fat, and […]
We tend to envy celebrities for their glamorous lives, wealth and notoriety. But sometimes being a household name can come back to bite you—especially when you screw up. Celebrities have had to apologize to fans, spouses, children, and to entire cities and countries! In honor of National Reconciliation Day on April 2, here are 10 […]
Bikini season is almost here, although the extended effects of the Polar Vortex had us wondering whether spring and summer would ever come around! After a long winter of indulging in comfort foods and bundling up to step outside, who dares to bare her body at the pool or the beach without some prepping? Busy […]
The lore of the Bible is as much lesson-infused narrative as it is the stuff of epic films. Take for example the latest Hollywood blockbuster, Noah, starring Russell Crowe as Noah, as in, the ark, the paired-up fauna, and that infamous flood. What is it about this particular tale of death, survival and resurrection that […]