How to Fix a Hoarding Problem
No one intentionally decides to become a hoarder. The American Psychiatric Association describes it as a mental disorder — one characterized by...
Child care
How to Lose Baby Fat: 10 Easy Exercises
Losing weight isn’t nearly as easy as gaining it, especially in the weeks following a pregnancy. “Extra pounds gained during...
How to Make Mom Friends
Rebecca* thought she had her mom friends all lined up. After her son was born, she was planning to spend...
Running While Pregnant: Your Guide to Running During Each Trimester
Do you have a little one on the way? Congratulations! If you’ve always been an avid runner and are worried...
Dance Classes for Kids
Whether it’s tap, ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop or African, dance classes remain popular all around the U.S. Though girls have...
Hobbies for Kids
The good news is that kids aren’t just glued to computers all day! They’re getting back to nature, according to...
Does my child need a tutor?
Nothing sends a clearer message about your child’s education than a failing grade. Usually, there are signs that your child...
Tutoring and lessons checklist
Looking for a way to keep track of your tutors and private teachers? Use our checklist to track curriculum, progress,...
What your tutor won’t tell you
So your child’s report card finally made it home and it looks like no matter how hard he tries, he...
What to do if your child doesn’t want a tutor
Hiring a tutor to help your child is a common thing. But what happens when your child doesn’t want a...
8 Tips for tutoring a child with ADHD
A child diagnosed with ADHD may struggle with getting assignments done, studying for tests and completing projects on time, all...
A checklist for tutors
Want to show your tutoring and private lessons clients the progress you’re making with their kids? The easier way to...
Your tutoring business: Money 101 for tutors
Whether you’re just starting out, working part-time, or launching your own full-time tutoring business, these smart tips and tricks for...
What to eat before the SAT test (and what not to eat)
The morning you take the SAT test — while nerves may prevent you from feeling famished — is not the...
How to Find Respite Care Jobs
Could a respite care job be in your future? Not sure what that means? Read up on What Is Respite...
8 Touching Handmade Gift Ideas for Grandparents
Yes, you can buy a present for a loving grandparent from a store, but they can be very impersonal. Why...
10 Fall Yard Work Tasks
Take advantage of the mild fall weather to tackle some landscaping tasks that need to be finished before winter arrives....
4 Fabulous Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipes For Families With Sensitive Skin
Would it surprise you to learn that quite a few people create their own homemade laundry detergent? Moms often choose...
7 Ways to Prepare for a Snow Storm
The threat of a big winter storm is often a cause of anxiety for parents and caregivers. Having young children...
9 Eco-Friendly Products to Have in Your Home
Want to buy eco-friendly products for your home, but don’t know where to start? If you want an easy way...
7 Tips for Family House Plans With Kids
Once you become a parent, picking a place to raise your family becomes a major decision. A house isn’t just...
Hello, New House: 5 Ways to Get Kids Excited About Moving
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 12 percent of Americans move each year. If you’re planning on joining the...
Saying Goodbye to the Old Home: Helping Kids Through a Move
The announcement “Guess what? We’re moving!” can conjure up a wide range of emotions in your kids, from fear to...
Moving? You’ll need this ultimate housecleaning checklist
(CLICK HERE to download our house cleaning checklist as a PDF) Moving can feel like a never-ending chore. Renters in...
Shellacs-Attacks: Is a Manicure that Lasts for 14 Days Too Good to Be True?
The manicure is one of life’s little luxuries. A visit to the salon gives someone a bit of pampering, a...
Special Needs Safety Checklist
Does your family have a safety plan? And how do you keep it up to date for your babysitter, nanny,...
Help for Families with Special Needs
A Second Pair of Hands Early on, Louise Bruce, a “doer,” didn’t see that having a child with special needs...
I Think My Child Might Have a Special Need
It can be an unsettling when you think your child is developing differently. You might be noticing differences when you...
Parents Talk Openly About Autism
Every child on the autism spectrum is unique, with varying degrees of impairments and manifestations of the disorder. Parenting these...
Down Syndrome Caregiving Considerations
“It is always difficult to find the right person to care for your child, especially when children are small,” says...
What Special Needs Parents Need to Know About Wills and Trusts
A few years ago, my then 7-year-old daughter had big plans for my demise. These were revealed in a seemingly...
Teacher Sets a No-Homework Policy That Every Parent Can Get Behind
When you think about school, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For me, it’s homework…mountains and mountains of...
Can Your Child Benefit from a ‘Snug Vest’ Deep Pressure Therapy Hug?
Deep Pressure is a type of sensory integration therapy. Individuals with autism experience a high load of anxiety. Their sensory...
The Ultimate $500 Safety Upgrade for Your Car
Forget talking to strangers, forget burns, forget poisoning. The leading cause of death among kids, all the way from age...
Why I Decided to Keep my Pregnancy a Secret
I’m 10-weeks pregnant with my first child, and only myself, my husband and my doctor know! I can hear some...
My Toddler, The Copy Cat
I love watching my children grow, exploring the world around them and figuring out how they fit in. It always...
Why Paid Time Off Matters to Your Caregiver
As a caregiver, stress comes with the territory. From child care to elder care, these professions are both physically and...
How Do You Parent an Anxious Toddler?
Natasha Daniels has been a child therapist for fifteen years with a specialty in anxiety and toddler mental health. Over the...
Women won the vote in 1920: Here are 13 quotes to celebrate how far we’ve come and where we need to go from here
This year marks the 98th anniversary of the year women won the right to vote. In honor of this monumental achievement (regardless...
Store Tells Mom of 2-Year-Old, “We’re Sorry Your Kid Has a Mother Like You.” Is That Okay?
I was derping around on the Internet and found this mom-shaming story I wanted to share with you guys. I’ll give...