Our attitudes towards money are, to a great extent, shaped by our parents. And yet, according to a study, less than 50 % parents admit to teaching their kids about finance. Here are six great ways to help kids grow up with a healthy attitude towards money.
1. Practice what you preach. Children learn best by [...]

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“A mother’s work is never done” (sigh). Just when you think you’re through, you find you’ve only just begun. You aren’t the only one!
If the pressure of balancing your work and parenting is ultimately leading you to give both your work and family less, it is time to find a new parenting strategy and quick! [...]

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Have you been wondering about how to make homemade baby food? Have you also wondered if there is actually any benefit to taking the time to make your baby’s food?  If so, then here’s what some parents report about their experiences with making homemade baby food.
“My children’s first solid foods were items straight from my [...]

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Whenever one of my friends returns from some time away, I ask: “Was it a vacation, or was it just a trip?”
When traveling with kids, true vacations are pretty hard to come by. With the packing, the car seats, the change in sleeping schedules, and all the inevitable whining that comes along, it would be [...]

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As an Auntie to 10, soon-to-be 11, with no kids of my own, I take great pleasure in spoiling my nieces and nephews a bit. I love hearing about all the “kid stuff” - gadgets, toys, products - that they covet, and then surprising them with these gifts.
My siblings know that I enjoy doing this. [...]

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NetFamilyNews.org is a fantastic blog to check out.
Blogger Anne Collier blogs about Kid-Tech News for Parents, something that intrigues me, especially since I have little kids, nieces and nephews, and teenage cousins.
Her blog post on June 6th - Just because they crave attention? - opened my eyes to the world of teens and blogs.
Here I [...]

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