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As parents, our efforts are concentrated on raising our children to be independent and kind and on educating them beyond academic knowledge. Children have an immense capacity to absorb and learn, making teaching a healthy process and helping them create healthy habits. Encouraging your child to develop healthy habits, right from the beginning allows them … Read more
Mom guilt. It’s real. Very real. And if you’re a mom, you’ve likely already suffered from it… or will. There is little chance of escaping it. What is Mom Guilt? So what exactly is mom guilt? In a nutshell, it’s the feeling you get when you think you may be letting your kids down. A … Read more
It’s 4 am somewhere in the world… Maybe you’re pacing the floor with a fussy infant? Perhaps you’re sitting in a rocking chair breast or bottle feeding? Or are you wide awake because your toddler has taken over the sacred sleep space that once belonged to you and your spouse? We’ve all been there. We’re … Read more
First comes love… Sometimes comes marriage… Then comes baby in the baby carriage? C’mon… let’s be honest with each other. We now live in a very progressive society. One where marriage isn’t necessarily the goal for a lot of people. In fact, one might say that the dream has been somewhat watered down to simply … Read more
Mornings can be stressful for many people. I mean, who does not want a few extra minutes or hours of sleep? Parents are not the only ones who have a hard time getting out of bed… kids do, too, especially if they are headed somewhere they don’t want to go. But on Christmas morning, … Read more
It’s been just over a year since most of the world shut down and terms such as, “social distancing” and “mask up” became a part of our everyday lives. And as hard as it’s been on us adults… it’s been much harder on our kids. Trust me. Kids are social creatures. They need other children … Read more
Do you feel like the ‘head over heels’ train is almost coming to a halt and turning to be the ‘what’s for dinner’ type of conversation? Don’t let things get there. Excellent communication is one of the most critical ingredients of a long-lasting relationship. Coming up with the correct conversation starters for couples is not … Read more
Is your family organized? Are you getting the most out of your family time? Do you have routines in place? In a study commissioned by the Highland Spring Group… the average family spends just 34 minutes per day of quality time together during the week. This is the time where they feel they are actually bonding … Read more
Recent events around the world have resulted in families spending more time together than ever before. Whether you’re working from home, virtual or home schooling, or simply “laying low”… you’ve been given the opportunity to slow down and enjoy each day. To live in the moment and appreciate the little things. Some may call it … Read more
With the start of summer just around the corner, many people’s thoughts turn towards taking a vacation or day trips. Yes, summer is the time of year when things slow down for most of us… especially if you have kids. School is out! This means less running around to various activities and a temporary moratorium … Read more