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How Survive On One Income.

Monday, August 11th, 2008

During these times many families are finding their incomes cut in half with spouses being laid off, companies closing, and the economy the way it is. They ask themselves how do we live going to one income? The first thing they need to do is make a plan!

Money Management Tips for Parents

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008

The importance of money becomes obvious when we have kids. We could have squeaked by living paycheck to paycheck when it was just ourselves, but now that there are others to think about we have to start saving our pennies. Here are some money management tips for single and two parent households.

Five Ways Kids Can Make Money

Friday, July 4th, 2008

Kids tend to be good little businessmen, willing to do whatever they can to make some money. The five tips in this article will help you impress upon your children the value of the money they earn.

Potty Training Advice

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

There is no shortage of potty training advice available to parents going through the process. Like all advice, though, parents need to filter what they hear through their own parenting beliefs and methods. Keeping a few fundamentals in mind makes this much easier. Be Patient

Tips to Better Parenting

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

You might disagree, but hear me out on this, raising children is one of the most challenging task on earth and for one who is not prepared. Once you bring home your child from the hospital’s baby ward, embrace yourself for the worst even if you think that you are very well prepared. Your life will change totally after you bring home your baby.

How Children Stay Safe When Learning To Ride A Bike

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

The thrill of riding a bike is something that is very appealing to children of all ages. Even when they are still in diapers, children appreciate the gentle wind and surroundings they see in a fun bike ride. But getting the proper safety equipment in such cases is important, as we don’t want to see our little loved ones get hurt.

The Challenges Of Being A Parent In The 21st Century

Friday, June 13th, 2008

If there’s one thing that every parent has had to learn the hard way, through experience, it is this - that parents are always wrong. Whatever we choose to do as parents, a friends’ parents are doing differently, or whatever we think is good advice to follow today, was scrapped by everyone else yesterday. Being a parent is hard work, and after all those childhood years resenting our own parents and vowing that we would do things so much better if only given the chance, we are now well aware that we are the very parents that we vowed we’d try not to be as children. It might well be the case that we’re not making the same mistakes as our parents, but we’re excellent at making whole rafts of new ones to make life interesting for ourselves and our children.

Baby Photo Contests: Get the Attention Your Baby Deserves

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

If you, the proud parent, think that your baby has got it, then there is no better way to get started on the road to stardom than entering your baby in a baby photo contest. There is no better, nor faster way, to get the early exposure you and your baby need, than using this means to get attention. After all, most baby photo contests are sponsored by companies looking for the next Cindy Crawford or…or…or the male equivalent to Cindy Crawford, whoever he is.

Family Fun Time - Nature Walk

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

It seems sometimes that we can’t see the forest for the trees. Not because we aren’t looking, but because of deforestation. While the debate on environmental issues and global warming continues, you can enjoy family fun time by going on a nature walk.

Mom Time - The Spa Experience

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

With a hectic family life, most of us will never be able to find the time for a full, pampering spa treatment. But that doesn’t mean you can’t indulge in a shorter treatment, say a facial and a massage. As Mother’s Day approaches, think of how great it would be for mom to be able to enjoy some relaxation. Give her a gift certificate to the spa.