When it comes to dressing up young children, you learn early on as a parent to pick your battles. If your daughter wants to wear her tutu when visiting grandma or your son wants to put together a multicolored outfit, fighting them on it may not be worthwhile. However, one particular battle for which you need to put your foot down is wearing socks. As soon as toddlers start growing, they put on all kinds of shoes which should always be … [Read more...]

When you think about budgeting, you might think you need to stop spending money on everything that you enjoy, but that is not always the case. Budgeting does require you to be disciplined and avoid spending more than you make, but it can also be rewarding and give you financial freedom. It can help you take care of your family and ensure you do not go into debt.  Setting Goals and Planning Spending  You can create a budget once you know how … [Read more...]

You’d be hard-pressed to find a child who doesn’t actively look forward to summertime. Since summer represents three full months of freedom from the classroom, most kids regard it as their favorite time of year. However, as any seasoned parent can attest, children don’t always make the most of summer break. Instead of staying active and engaged, many kids prefer staring at screens while letting their highly anticipated vacation slip through their … [Read more...]

Now that summer is here you may be looking for ways to pass the time between vacations and camp, especially if you’re working from home. If you’re on a bit of a budget, there are tons of activities you can try that are fun, educational, and will keep your kids entertained. You don’t need to spend money on expensive days out. There are plenty of places to explore in your own backyard if you look hard enough and you could even give your kids an … [Read more...]

Having a dog as a pet provides many benefits for children's development. A dog is more than a pet, it’s a friend who will accompany the whole family throughout its life and help create special and lasting bonds. Children's love for dogs develops naturally, but to learn to care for them properly, they must be taught. Photo: Alicia Jones from Unsplash Before diving into the different tips and tricks, parents should know that unfortunately, … [Read more...]

Homeschooling is definitely not easy. It requires juggling a lot of tasks at once; when handling so many things, there is always a chance of messing something up. That’s why one of the best solutions to maintain well-organized homeschooling is to get a homeschool planner.    But not all homeschool planners suit everyone. The homeschool planner that goes best with you depends on several factors. We will highlight all of them in this article … [Read more...]

Every parent knows that their child’s safety is at the top of the priority list. That this fact could not be truer when it comes to being on the road in a vehicle. Driving has several dangers related to it, and you can’t tell when or where it will happen. So what do you do for your kid when you drive?  Make sure he or she is comfortable and safe in an appropriate car seat. But what is the perfect pick for your child, with the numerous … [Read more...]

Keeping children out of trouble can prove difficult at times, especially during the teenage years. At some stage in your child’s life, they will become rebellious. We all went through a stage where we thought getting into trouble is funny or cool. They will soon grow out of it. But, ensuring they do and reduce the risk of getting into trouble is key for their growth and safety. If you worry about your children getting into trouble or want to … [Read more...]