Grandparents living with grandchildren is becoming more and more common due to financial strain, health issues and the desire for closeness. From 1980 to 2008, the number of U.S. households with at least two adult generations increased from 12 to… read more
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Challenge your Kids to a Scavenger Hunt at Home!
Don’t let your kiddos get stuck to their screens during all this at-home time this summer! A scavenger hunt may seem like a complex game to sit and plan for your kids, but with this super easy Giggle Magazine approved scavenger… read more
Repairing a Cut Wire With a Few Simple Steps
Ever have a wire in the yard that seems to jump under the lawn mower and split time and time again? We have a few handy tips for repairing this mishap. It’s easier than you might think! If Wire is… read more
Helping Your Kids Make Sense of Dollars and Cents
You want your children to be safe and happy and possess the skills needed to navigate successfully through life. According to Sam X. Renick, an award-winning author and co-creator of Sammy Rabbit, a children’s financial literacy initiative, one of the best foundations… read more
Holiday Keepsake: Salt Dough Ornaments
Spend some time connecting with the kids this season by making these fun ornament keepsakes. Kids of any age can help with this fun project. Make them for your own tree or as gifts for family, friends or teachers! Materials:… read more
Understanding Inflation and What It Means for You
Back in 1985, gas cost about $1.21 on average per gallon, a car would run about $8000 and you could procure a movie ticket for about $3.55, according to AARP. Now over 30 years later, we know that those costs… read more
6 Subtle Signs of Major Home Problems
Have you ever noticed small imperfections around your house but let them go until it's too late? Check out these six subtle signs you should not ignore! 1 - Bulging or Peeling Paint If interior paint starts to show bulges, cracks… read more
15 Essentials for Dorm or Apartment Life
Preparing for your child to head off to college can not only be heartbreaking but, as many parents before you know, it can also break the bank! The list of must haves seems to grow daily as you prepare them… read more
4 Things to Consider When Posting About Your Kids
BY STACEY STEINBERG My kids had online footprints long before they had ever dipped their toes into the social media pool. Everything they did, including their achievements, medical concerns and silly antics, has graced my Facebook feed since they each… read more
Ewww! The Gross Germs that Follow Your Kids Home in Their Backpacks
It is time to go back to school and for most children this means suiting up with a school backpack. The American Occupational Therapy Association reports that more than 79 million students nationally carry backpacks. We know that backpacks are meant… read more