Childhood is full of phases, some of which can be very difficult for parents to handle. Negative behaviors are very normal for small children who are learning independence and adapting to the world around them. But some behaviors can become a long-term problem, leading to difficulties for parents, teachers, and […]
The alarm goes off ten minutes after you have finally got the baby to go to sleep, beginning a busy day with less than ideal sleep. Making it to the kitchen you prepare breakfast for your kids and settle on the last blueberry scone for yourself. Being a Saturday, you […]
Some of the most important character traits that we want to pass on to our children are honesty and integrity. We try to lead by example and steer them back on course when they go astray. But there is one thing that almost every child does – and almost every […]
We’ve all been there at one time or another… Waiting and waiting, sometimes for hours, at a government office like DMV or Social Services – often with a small child who is getting tired and frustrated. But perhaps no experience we’ve ever had in this situation can compare to the […]
There’s nothing more precious than an unborn baby hearing the sound of their mother’s voice singing them a sweet lullaby. Studies show unborn babies can hear the voice of their mother, and the soothing sound is something familiar they come to know and love. Which is why what this mother […]
Seeing a little one shivering in the brisk winter winds from lack of a jacket is a sight that can make anyone jump to conclusions. Can they not afford a coat? Does their mom not care for them well? I hope they don’t get sick! Although we have all been […]
Adoption is one of the greatest gifts a child without a family can receive. It brings just as many rewards for parents who are not able to have children or who want to help children growing up in foster care. And one mom’s heartwarming adoption story comes with a twist […]
Have you ever searched for a product online and then been bombarded by ads for it in your Facebook feed? Or gone to a new store or restaurant and then received countless offers from them in your inbox? It happens to all of us, but one woman just sent big […]
One cold winter night, every family’s worst nightmare took place at a small town home in Wisconsin. A mother and her two children had fallen asleep after a cozy night in watching a movie when suddenly flames and smoke filled the air. The worst part of all – the mother […]
Whether we like it or not, eating fast food is an intricate part of an American lifestyle. Always being on the go, drive-throughs has transformed children’s diets, giving parents options beyond the bagged lunch. And through the hustle and bustle most of us rarely give it a second thought when […]