Thumb Sucking: Should You Be Worried?

Many parents grow concerned about their children's thumb-sucking habits. Even though approximately 95% of babies suck their thumbs on reflex, some parents seek to...

Homemade Apple Butter & Brown Sugar Scrub

If you want a scrub that tastes good enough to eat then this apple, butter & brown sugar is the one for you. As...

Reasons to Walk for Fitness: A DKCanada Book Review

My promise to myself this New Year was to begin walking on a regular basis, but a bout of impromptu ice dance on our...

How to Get Your Kids More Involved in House Hunting

If you think house hunting with children is next to impossible, think again. Here are some great ways to involve your kids in the...

7 Tips f0r Throwing a Kid’s Birthday Party

You know the feeling -Your kid’s birthday is just around the corner, and you have no idea how many guests to invite, what to...

Should Your Child Ever Have a Cell Phone?

There's no doubt about it: we are living in a digital world. As adults, we struggle with phone addiction just as much as young...
A boy stands in front of a blackboard pointing at math equations, suggesting he is learning to love math.

How to Help Your Child Love Math

Does your child have a fear of math?  Is homework time a challenge when math is involved?  Here are some great tips on how...

Safety Tips for School Bus Riders

Roughly twenty-three million students ride the bus to and/or from school during any given school year- and that number is expected to rise. If...

How To Make The Best Raspberry Jam

Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over...

5 Social Activities To Share With Kindergarteners

Depending on where you live, if your child is four or five years old, you will be sending him or her to kindergarten soon....

Bring The Wilderness Home With Backyard Camping For Kids

Before we had children I never understood the point of backyard camping. The whole point of buying a tent was to take it out...

Starting a Herb Garden with your Kids

Herbs can be one of the easiest things for your little budding gardener to grow and a few simple steps can get your kids...

The Cuddly Worry Eaters

All children have random worries and anxieties, it is a natural part of growing up. Those feelings, although natural can become a problem if...

Keeping Kids Safe Around Dogs

Dogs are known around the world as faithful companions, and man's best friend. However, sometimes that friendship goes awry. According to the CDC, ...

Are Your Kids Getting Enough Sleep?

We're now in throes of the first semester of school, and kids are definitely feeling the stress. How about you, parents? You're doing your...