Family life can strain your finances, and while you may be able to stay afloat in terms of your fixed costs, it can be more difficult to have money left over that you can spend on having fun. Then, to make more money in no time at all, here are some of the top ways […]
Are you part of the almost 10% of Americans who are moving this year? Families move for a variety of reasons, with the top reasons being housing-related, new job opportunities, and changes in family status. No matter what the reason for your change of address, moving with kids adds complexity. Kids often resist changes, especially […]
For many of us, the 2020 pandemic has turned our lives upside down. Everything has changed, from the way we work to the way we have fun. And among those changes is a shift in the way we spend time with our families. With typical weekend activities such as going to the movies or out […]
One thing that seems to come with age is stubbornness. Over 77% of adult children see their parents as stubborn older adults. If you find yourself in this situation, we’ve got good news. There’s hope! If you’re having a difficult time dealing with stubborn aging parents then this quick guide is here to offer you some […]
It’s not a conversation that anybody wants to have. Your parents won’t want to talk about moving into an assisted living community because it feels like a huge blow to their independence and children don’t want to talk to their parents because they aren’t sure how they will react and it’s not easy to acknowledge […]
When your parents start getting older, this can present a whole host of challenges. However, this does not mean that you should bury your head in the sand and avoid them entirely. Instead, it is better to come up with a clear strategy about the ways that you are going to confront this issue head-on. […]
As parents, our first priority is to create a safe, predictable world for our kids — but COVID-19 has made this feel like a pipe dream for many. It’s hard to know how to reassure your kids in the midst of a pandemic, and how to care for your children’s mental health when you aren’t […]
Life skills are essential to children because they help in the preparation for success throughout their lives. As they continue with their education, they build their ideas on solving problems, making decisions, making choices, and being responsible. The foundation of life skills at an early age can be achieved through everything that they do, whether […]
Time is fleeting, and once it’s past, there’s no getting it back. But before time keeps on slippin’ (slippin’, slippin’) into the future, you should capture every important moment that you can. Those first few months of your new child’s life are some of the cutest, most cherished moments. Be quick, they grow up so […]
Did you know that most children are able to start understanding death by the time they’re 4 years old? Although losing a loved one never gets easier as we age, learning about it at a young age can help children better understand the world and appreciate what they have. Do you need help dealing with grief […]
