When you’re a parent, you can often feel solely responsible for making sure that you raise happy, healthy, and well turned-out children. In a lot of ways you are. But, the pressure can often feel a bit too much. Some of the best ways that you can be sure that your kids are going to turn out okay, is to practice what you preach. If you want your children to be responsible, it … [Read more...]
Time For Change: Ways To Spend More Time As A Family
The working mom is a sight we take for granted now. If you went to your kid’s school, it’s very likely that the vast majority of the other kids in the class have both parents that work full-time. It’s a common feature of modern life, but if both parents work, the lack of a work/life balance tends to crop up again and again, and this is evident in the amount of after-school … [Read more...]
The Average Mom Is Geekier Than You Think
What’s your image of motherhood? If you grew up picturing mothers as infinitely delicate individuals who know how to cook for their family and who have mastered the art of sewing to the point where the last time they bought clothes was when they were teenagers, then you may want to rethink it. The traditional portrait of motherhood has changed dramatically, through the … [Read more...]
Help The World With Your Family’s Food Consumption
We are always looking for ways to make the world a better place for the future generations. After all, we want our kids, and our grandchildren to have a fantastic world to live in. However, while we can do things like ensure we are recycling daily, and cutting down on our energy usage, we do need to turn our head to our food consumption. After all, families can use so much food … [Read more...]
Good Health Starts In The Home
As with most things, good health begins in the home. This is the main place where your children will be able to learn about all the benefits of a healthy diet, and will also be a great base for teaching them the importance of fitness and exercise. But did you know that some health conditions and illnesses are actually caused by certain aspects of the home? It’s true! In fact, … [Read more...]
Can These Gadgets Make You A Better Cook?
Being a great cook is about understanding ingredients and flavors, and how to balance them properly. Getting the best combinations makes for the best dishes. However, you can give yourself a bit of a head-start with the right equipment. All professional chefs will tell you that a good set of knives is the most important thing. That is true, but things have moved on a bit in … [Read more...]