When I was a kid I used to sit for hours and type on my mother’s typewriter. I memorized where the letters, numbers, and symbols were on the keyboard and tested myself on how fast I could tap, tap, tap out the alphabet without any errors. Because I worked so hard to memorize the keyboard I became a better typist, but I always wished that I had…

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? 

While the reasons behind these differences are complex (and include social factors,…

Are you behind on your back-to-school shopping for your kids? That's okay because I've compiled the only list you'll need. While searching out the best deals on the 2017-2018 school year must-have items, we have compiled a list of essentials. Using the free Piggy…

Women tend to struggle to find swimsuits that make them feel good, and often put off the task of buying something new until they really have to. For tween girls, the process can also be fraught with challenges, particularly if they are comparing their…

The easiest way to teach children where their food comes from is to let them grow some. If you can get the kids excited about growing their own fruit and vegetables, they’re more likely to want to eat them, leading to healthy eating habits that will…

Sleep can be an amazing thing, but it’s not easy or amazing when you have a screaming baby on your hands.  Here are some of my best tips for introducing your baby to the crib, and getting him to sleep through the entire night.

1. Make the crib feel more like your arms.

 It’s…

The garden is one of the most fun places to play as a child. Having been cooped inside all day, the chance to get out and explore in a more natural environment is only ever good for your little ones – assuming the right safety measure have been put in place. Let’s take a look at five ways you can make things a little less risky for the wee ones.

1.     Use sun cream…

Growing up, you might remember a time in your life when the only thing scarier than the boogeyman was your dentist. Over the years, you grew to appreciate your dentist and his or her service to your dental health, however, it did take you some time to grow into that mentality. Give your kids a boost, and yourself a break, from yelling, shrieking and crying, by making…

Let’s face it. In todays’ world, kids would often rather be spending their time indoors with the assortment of electronics we’ve left at their disposal. Whether they’re watching TV, playing video games or on a smartphone or tablet, the children of this new generation spend an alarming…