On Mother’s Day, moms the world over are celebrated for their love, sacrifice and dedication to their families. Motherhood is a full-time job, but busy women don’t often have time to plan special activities with their kids. This Mother’s Day, take the time to reconnect with your children and celebrate yourself with these five tips. Make your favorite family recipe. Maybe your grandmother made the perfect orange pound Read More
Even if you don’t have a green thumb, you can still find simple pleasures in gardening with your family. Spring is the perfect time to dust off the watering can, pick up some kid-sized gloves and select potting soil. Not only is gardening a great hobby to help you unwind, but it’s a wonderful physical activity that might have excellent benefits for your child. The following are seven Read More
African-Americans have made significant contributions to the world. From inventors to Supreme Court Justices to poets and even president, we have enriched the fabric of a society where we were once enslaved. Black History Month shouldn’t just be 28 days where we celebrate our African-American heroes and then forget about their importance for the rest of the year. This should be a time when we begin cultural traditions Read More
Good manners are a great foundation for every child. When kids are taught at a young age to interact with others politely and respectfully, this positive behavior can reduce conflict, build self-confidence and make them more likely to succeed in life. Developing good manners may not come easily to most children. In today’s fast-paced society, kids often spend hours playing video games and watching television, which reduces opportunities Read More
There are many reasons parents choose to place their child in daycare. Some are working moms and dads whose families rely on a dual income. Others are raising children by themselves and must earn a living to do so. While parents may understand the need for daycare, some worry or feel guilty about leaving their infants or toddlers outside the home for five or more hours a day. Read More
