How do you feel about money? Do you enjoy looking at your bank account or do you avoid it like the plague? When you think about your financial situation, do you feel confidence or guilt? Everyone has a relationship with money and while some people treat their money like a trusted friend, others view it […]
There are some amazing dads out there who up for their daughters and sons in the best of ways, day in and day out. Whether it’s teaching young girls to have self-confidence, or forging new ways of communication with young boys, fathers everywhere are raising the bar on raising their kids. And during a time […]
While being a new parent to an infant isn’t exactly a walk in the park, being the parent of a toddler is a whole different level. Toddlers can move around on their own, talk back, take a stand, refuse to agree, do their own thing. Toddlers can be amazing little human beings — every day […]
If there is any article I would be afraid to read, it would be one with this title. As a parent, I am constantly second-guessing every decision I make. Am I being too stern, too laid back, not fun enough? I have literally had all of these thoughts, often in the same day, so the […]
Home is where the heart is, the adage goes — but what if home doesn’t feel quite as homey as you’d like? According to all the experts I spoke to, the most important part of any home is the bedroom. A bedroom is meant to be a space where you can relax, recharge, and let […]
If you have kids, chances are you’ve received some unsolicited advice from your non-parent friends and family members a time or two. While it’s not always appreciated — and sometimes can feel like a personal attack on you, your kids, and your parenting skills — most of the time, it’s probably coming from a good […]
Let’s face it — parenting is hard. Mistakes are inevitable. Luckily, most of them can be fixed with time and attention. Some parenting mistakes have a deeper impact on our kids than others, and so it’s worth learning about how to shift our behaviour as soon as possible. I went to the experts to find […]
Having a baby is possibly the biggest change you’ll ever experience in your life. There are so many unknowns and a steep learning curve. Of course, it will all be worth it because you’ll have a new child to love. And you don’t have to go into it completely blind. I went to moms and […]
There is something very touching about people who go to extreme lengths to help animals out of terrible situations. They can’t help themselves, after all, and sometimes they need us. Whether it’s a frightened dog, a big brown bear, a tiny bat, or a bitty cat, we go to gooey pieces when we encounter a […]
https://youtube.com/watch?v=hJb13Fk8MC8 It comes as no surprise that celebrities often take center stage when it comes to getting creative with their children’s names. And, while some of them may sound a bit too crazy — like when actor Jason Lee and his wife, actress Beth Riesgraf, named their son Pilot Inspektor — it’s worth acknowledging that […]
Names, just like clothing styles, can go in and out of fashion. If you like to stay up-to-date on what’s trending, you will probably recognize some of this year’s top baby names. Some of the names are old ones that are experiencing a comeback, while others have a bit more of a modern ring to […]
The year 2017 has not been without its challenges when it comes to women’s rights. Federal defunding of Planned Parenthood and government mandates threatening birth control coverage benefits have spurred women’s marches all over the country. And while these demonstrations have certainly been enough to prompt concern about women’s equality in our country, it’s also important […]