Teach Your Children Math

Teach Your Children Math Without Them Knowing

Long before your little peanuts will be required to demonstrate algebra proficiency on an exam, they will look to you — their parent — to help them lay the foundations of their math knowledge and understanding. Starting when they are babies, their brains are buzzing with activity, making sense of the world around them and

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Halloween Candies

Which Halloween Candies Should You Be Eating to Stay Healthy?

Halloween is scary, but not always because of the monsters and ghosts! Kids bring home the scariest thing of all in their trick-or-treat baskets – CANDY! Not only can it be temping for your kids to over-indulge in their sweet finds, but it can also be temping for moms and dads to sneak a few

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Jack-O-Lantern ideas

10 Jack-O-Lantern Ideas to Try Before Halloween!

Halloween is coming up! Can't decide how to carve or decorate your pumpkin? We've got some Jack-O-Lantern ideas for you and your kiddos so you can make your front door or porch shine! Jack-O-Lantern Ideas To make these jack-o-lanterns, just get some fabric, lace or ribbon, and cover your pumpkins for a unique look! These

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tweens stay healthy

Help Your Tween Stay Healthy!

Tweens are extremely busy creatures. They can basically be considered a live version of the Energizer Bunny. These “bunnies” burn calories like nobody’s business. But, with fast food, busy schedules and self-esteem at play, being overweight or underweight may become an issue for these growing young adults. It is important to learn how to help

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Baby Has a Cough

What To Do When Your Baby Has a Cough

Coughing is a natural reflex the body uses to clear the lungs and airways. But when a baby has a cough, a parent’s first instinct is often to worry. Sometimes a cough is just a cough, and other times it calls for a trip to the doctor. Understanding what causes coughing and the different types

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preparing butternut squash

Tips and Tricks for Preparing Butternut Squash

Butternut squash has become one of the trendiest fall and winter vegetables. With tomorrow being the first day of fall, it's time to know how to navigate around this delicious ingredient. This widely-enjoyed squash is very versatile, and it contains numerous health benefits. According to the USDA, butternut squash is full of vitamin A, in

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DIY fall wreaths

DIY Fall Wreaths to Get Your House Ready For Autumn!

Fall is here and it's time to get your house ready to welcome in the new season. The end of summer and beginning of fall is the perfect time to hunt for interesting and unique wreath components. Gorgeous natural pieces can be found in your yard, in the woods or anywhere around you! An Easy

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First Visit to the Dentist

Get Ready For Your Baby’s First Visit to the Dentist

It may not seem important to think about your child’s first dental appointment when they are still cutting their first teeth, but that’s exactly when the American Dental Association says you should start to consider it. In fact, both The ADA and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that a child’s first visit to

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Quick Mexican Chicken

Get the Recipe for Carmen’s Quick Mexican Chicken

Looking for a quick and simple dinner to make tonight? Look no further! Carmen's Quick Mexican Chicken is warm, delicious and satisfying. Use the recipe below to make it for your family! Carmen's Quick Mexican Chicken Serves 4-6 Ingredients: 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1 1⁄2 lbs.) 1 small onion, diced 1 large

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