When Dell Children’s Medical Center in Austin, Texas, opened a new inpatient mental health unit, the healing garden on the grounds was no afterthought. Research shows that access to green space has a beneficial effect on children’s mental health. Getting outside is calming, and getting outside and doing something can be even more helpful. Read More
Helping Your Teen Thrive During the COVID 19 Shutdown
Teens thrive in an environment that includes structure, predictability and stability. COVID-19 and the school closings and stay at home laws have shattered their sense of security. Read More
Weekly Roundup: Maternity Clothes, Baby Products + More! 3/17 – 3/23
This week’s Roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners features a few items for our soon to be mamas, new moms and of course some award-winning children’s books! Read More
Making It Work As A Work-From-Home Mom
Did you know that if you’re a mom who works from home, you’re likely to be more productive than working people without children? A lot of this comes down to the fact that working moms have to manage time effectively on a daily basis. Working from home is a popular choice for some moms with young kids, as it can help them manage their work commitments alongside their children’s schedule. Read More
Teaching a Child to be a Responsible, Happy Dog Owner
Around 68% of all households in America own pets and that means that many of our four-pawed friends are living in close contact with children, so take stock of the following tips. Read More
It Turns out Sometimes Money CAN Buy Happiness (If It’s Used to Buy Time)
For the survey, over 6,000 people residing in the United States, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Canada were asked if they used money to buy themselves free time, and if so, how much they spent. The researchers then asked them about their stress levels and overall life satisfaction. Their findings concluded that those who reported buying time also had higher levels of life satisfaction and lower stress. Read More
Introducing a New Pet to Your Kids Safely
If you have young children, you have probably heard them beg for a pet of their own on more than one occasion. IKeep these considerations in mind and start taking advantage of the many benefits that pets bring to the lives of children and adults! Read More
Making Creative Christmas Cards With Your Kids
The majority of these Christmas cards end up being thrown in the trash at the end of the holiday. As a great project with your kids, how about making some truly creative and personalized cards that you will want to treasure forever? Read More
6 Simple Tips for Being a Good “Homemaker”
Homemaking is making home a place that is safe, turning it into a school where more than just lessons from books are learned, a place to play around, a place where you are the #1 fans of one another! Below I have listed what for me are six simple tips for being a good homemaker: Read More
Keeping Children Busy When Working at Home
Even though you might feel bad about finding ways to keep your kids busy, you need to be aware you have no choice. You have to work in order to provide them with everything they need and secure they have a normal, healthy life. You also need to understand that your kids aren’t suffering if they just have something exciting to do. Read More