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Neighborhoods are not the same as they were just a couple of decades ago. You’re less likely to see kids playing in the street, and in many cases, neighbors are not as social as they once were. This lack of healthy activity and interaction among communities can raise safety concerns. After all, when you have…

How Focusing on Mental Health and Mindfulness Can Help Single Fathers Cope   Though single mothers still outnumber single fathers, the number of dads raising kids on their own has skyrocketed over the past few decades. The Huffington Post reports a more than sevenfold jump since the middle of last century. If you’re a single…

Safe habits and healthy choices are something every child needs to learn, but it’s not always easy to show young people the way. Whether it’s how to make good decisions about the food they eat or how to stay safe when they’re behind the wheel, it’s important to help your kids understand the value of…

Lots of expectant parents go into nesting mode when their baby is on the way. And one great thing about nesting is that it means you’re planning ahead. Going through this planning stage is smart — not only because you’ll be ready for your bundle of joy, but also because it gives you time to…

Warmer weather is here again, and there’s no better time to blow the dust off the backyard pool. Indeed, with several months of wet, rollicking fun ahead of the entire family, it can be all-too-easy to forget about the difficulties of late and throw all caution to the wind. But of course, if you really…

We seldom see a kid doing homework without adult supervision. The kid homework should be designed to appeal to children. Parents need to adopt some interesting techniques to convince their children to do their homework. You can find the best baby items online to help you with the process.   Ways to encourage your child to do homework “How to get…

Cold and blustery days are perfect for staying bundled up indoors. If you have kids, however, and you’re stuck inside with them all day, things can get tense quickly. That tension will only build if your kids and/or teens are bored on winter weekends and days at home, which can lead to more stress for…