Nobody knows when they might be confronted by a serious emergency of almost any kind. Most of us take it for granted that accidents will happen and that we need to be ready for them. I guess we just assume that a professional will get there and take care of the problem. Few of us … [Read more...] about What to Teach Your Teenager About First Aid
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Vegetarian Parenting – Is it Possible?
I met my husband in college. Back then we had both already converted to some form of veggie lifestyle. I was a vegetarian for environmental reasons (didn't want the rain forest being mowed down to make pasture, etc.) and he was vegan for ethical reasons (he didn't think it was … [Read more...] about Vegetarian Parenting – Is it Possible?
Dos and Don’ts of Using Social Media to Connect with Your Kids
Joshua John currently works in community relations for the University of Southern California’s Virtual Master of Social Work program, which provides social workers the opportunity to earn an "online social work degree" and apply for a "social work license". He also loves gadgets, … [Read more...] about Dos and Don’ts of Using Social Media to Connect with Your Kids
A Better Night’s Sleep Series: Helping Your Kids Sleep
Once you have children you may feel that you will never get a better night's sleep again. This is not true. You may need to go through a few bad nights but eventually you can get your kids to sleep better so you can get a better night's sleep too. Here are a few ideas you can use … [Read more...] about A Better Night’s Sleep Series: Helping Your Kids Sleep
What are Bedbugs?
Many people are familiar with the term bed bugs, but since they have been well controlled in the West for many years now, people are often unfamiliar with precisely what these insects are. Many of us will never encounter this tiny, blood sucking insect within our own homes, but … [Read more...] about What are Bedbugs?
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to