As a parent, we want to see our kids succeed. But honestly, let’s admit to ourselves, that it only gets harder with age. For years we build up our relationships with our children. It’s a tedious but rewarding labor of love. However, none of us are infallible. Not us, and not our children. We all … Read more
Your teenager wants a smartwatch. Or maybe you want a smartwatch for your teenager. You’re weighing the pros and cons. While these devices are fashionable accessories that may help keep an eye on your child, there are also some risks. In this article, we are discussing smartwatches from the parents’ point of view. We’ll lay … Read more
Thinking about hiring a nanny? Feeling overwhelmed by the whole process? Don’t worry, you aren’t the only one. Thousands of parents are searching each month for tips and information about hiring a nanny. We’ve assembled information in this article that should hopefully answer a lot of the questions you are asking as you move into … Read more
Cannabis: fewer plants have made as many headlines as this one. That’s for good reason. Over the past decade, it has gone from illicit drug to a burgeoning industry. In fact, it’s an industry of unprecedented growth. Conservative estimates valued the marijuana industry at over $10 billion in 2018. It also employed an estimated 250,000 … Read more
If you’ve considered adopting, you are probably more than aware of the challenges the process presents. It’s not easy―and shouldn’t be. After all, it’s the well-being of a child at stake. Fortunately, many adoptive parents are longing to fill their home with a child they can love, protect, and nurture. Unfortunately, the process itself is … Read more
High school. Two little words that bring out nostalgia in some, yet regret over awkward adolescence for others. Let’s face it. High school is not easy for anyone. Still, it is a rite of passage. It marks a time when we (and now our children) slip from child to young adult. It’s a personal age … Read more
After years of living in (what I perceived to be) a bucolic suburb, I was thrown into an entirely different universe my freshman year of high school. Suddenly, my days of leaving the house without a worry in mind were gone. I’ll admit, it was a shock. Back then, I had no control over my … Read more
He’s at the thirty, the twenty, the ten … touchdown! And the crowd goes wild! That is, when all goes well in high school sports. Pick the game, you know the experience we feel as parents. We place our children on pedestals when it comes to high school sports. For many, it’s more than a … Read more
Making a change from breast milk to formula might seem like a simple transition. In reality, this transition can be a real struggle. To wean your baby successfully, you need to break down and understand what changes are really being made. Understanding the specifics can dramatically improve how you approach weaning. Cold turkey weaning can … Read more
Building a solid credit history is a valuable asset for any person. This is doubly the case for a young person, who is otherwise distrusted by banks, insurance companies, even their own parents. After all, the best way to get credit is to have credit. And how can one get credit without credit? Parents can … Read more