It's hard enough to keep a house put together when you're so busy you're practically living out of your car. Then you get married and the work load triples. You think it should double, but you don't account for the fact that men can't seem to find the hamper and women bring a department store with them when they move in. If you're lucky enough to have kids, things that are already a struggle to … [Read more...]
Themed Alphabet Print Outs
Just because we have kids, doesn't mean that our decor has to be harsh primary colors. It's easy now, with the world at our fingertips, to find kid appropriate accents for any themed room. Scroll through this slide show of cute themed alphabet print outs that will add an educational touch to your child's space. Slide Show … [Read more...]
American Academy of Pediatrics Says Schools Should Keep the School Nurse and Recess
Because of a pressure on schools to increase performance on standardized testing, schools are cutting recess and using the time to teach subjects. Teachers also commonly use the withdrawal of recess as a punishment for a class, or individual student. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics says that schools should keep the school nurse and don’t drop recess. The AAP says that recess is an … [Read more...]
Stylish and Put Together Kid Friendly Decorating Tips
It starts with putting a few plastic covers in your outlets and installing cabinet locks, but before you know it half of your belongings are colored on, covered in food, or trashed all together. One day you take a look around and realize your home doesn’t look as stylish and pulled-together as you wish it did. It may take some planning and creative thinking, but there are some wonderful ways to … [Read more...]