I know that on September 18th, I will turn 40 years old. I know that I only get one second to be 40 years old, and that puts into perspective, the fact that regardless of if you chose to remain still and frozen in time, life goes on. This means, Time and The Tide waits for no man, and if we want something, we must go get…

Evening for parents is usually a set of routine actions. We need to make dinner, clean up, get ready for the next day, put kids to sleep, pack a lunch for the next day, etc. However, if you happen to have some time left in the evening, why not to spend it with use? Maybe doing some of the following things will make you happier? Let’s try.…

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My child wakes up in the morning, I hug him and kiss him But then what....

Loads of instructions will start from morning till he goes to bed.

Of course they are to guide him, motivate him, direct him But some instructions are repeated day in and out, persistent.

I have a friend who is obsessed with sustainable issues that she is every minute directing, redirecting or persistently repeating her instructions. With 3 kids…

Today's criminals rarely break into homes sight unseen. Most scope the home for possible entrances, watch for daily patterns, and create a foolproof plan. Current home security measures don't scare burglars, either. Because of this concern, sophisticated criminals…

My son was in the loft playing office.



Even if he hadn't told me this several times, I would have been able to figure it out based on the number of "important meetings" and "back-to-back" phone calls he said he had. At some point he told me his…

Good Morning Bloggers its Friday the last day of the week I start off today saying sunshine no matter what meaning: No matter what each day brings to you whether good or bad we have to always look towards the sun. It gives us warmth and light the sun brightens the day no matter what kind of day it is. My husband and I start each day telling each other good morning and having coffee together before work.…

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The use of recreational drugs and overdoses from opioids like heroin and fentanyl are rising among teens. Parents can be of significant help to a teen battling addiction only when they have the facts and know the effective options. Just saying no doesn’t…

Would it surprise you to know that girls are twice as likely to drop out of sporting activities through their teenage years than boys? Or to realize that most young girls start engaging in organized sports up to two whole years later than boys? …

All parents have been through it: The second you find out that you’re pregnant, you wish to know whether you’re having a boy or a girl. The truth is we mostly want the baby to be healthy but is so much fun to try to guess the baby’s gender and even making bets with the family.

There are countless methods that have been used to predict the baby’s gender. Whether is a newly pregnant woman or a couple trying to conceive, people want to know what the exact outcome is going to be. Do I buy…

Have kids going back to school?  I know after staying up late and sleeping in for summer break it can take some time to get back into the groove.  Here are 6 tips to help your children adjust back to their school sleep schedule.

Bees are amazing! They truly bring a garden to life with their sound and color, and – more importantly – the hard work they do to pollinate your flowers. Kids love them for their cartoonish appearance and the imaginative stories that they inspire. Yet, sadly, we’re seeing…

One of the most devastating things that can happen to any family is substance abuse in any form. Anything in excess is never good for anyone. That could be anything from too much food, exercise, alcohol or even shopping. Addictive behaviors can turn relationships upside down for those who…

In today’s uber health conscious society many of us are hyper aware of staying as healthy as we possibly can with the knowledge we have. We all know that fast food and highly processed foods are not good for us in excess. We know that too much alcohol consumption is bad as well as smoking.…

Addiction is a serious issue for people of any age. But, teens suffering from addiction are often worse off than adults with addiction problems, because their brains and bodies are still growing, changing, and developing. This can make it a struggle to deal with addiction issues, and it takes a special type of treatment to help teens get through addiction, not just the typical adult treatment methods.…

There are many things that we, women, worry about that concerns our skin but, there’s one that we all love to trash — it’s the cellulite on the fattiest parts of your body, including on our legs. If you are pregnant or, have been to one, however, you know that there is so much more to worry about how your legs look after pregnancy other than those dimply, squishy cellulites.…

I believe that my son is smart. I believe this because he gets good marks for reading and math and he seems to know a lot more things than I did when I was his age. I love that he has so many interests and that he likes to learn new information, but I wouldn't try to label him as "gifted."…

Picking baby clothes is a fun activity. But sometimes, it can really take out a whole chunk of your time especially if you are a professional, and you end up exhausted in the weekends. You can be forgiven if you wish that you don’t have to go outside. And you really don’t have to.

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Written by Tracy Vicory-Rosenquest, Rover.com community member. Rover is the nation's largest network of 5-star pet sitters and dog walkers.

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When I was in the Philippines last year I had the freshest seafood I've ever had. In fact, it was so good I can't believe I haven't talked about it yet.

On one of the early days of our trip, we were treated to a seafood restaurant by the local World Vision staff. At this restaurant, there was fresh fish, seaweed, oysters, clams, and many other creatures from the sea that were alive, but I didn't…

I am always grateful when I stay at a luxury hotel. More often than not my stay is tied to a junket. In fact, my most recent stays at the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills and Viceroy L'Ermitage Beverly Hills were because of a press junket I attended for Gifted, a lovely film that…