The 4th of July is a great opportunity to do fun activities with your children. Here are a few ideas to do this Independence Day such as fireworks, sugar cookies, and a bike parade. Fireworks What’s the 4th of July without fireworks? These two things have gone together since I could remember. For young children …
Having children with you when traveling can make family vacations 10 times harder. Here are some tips for what to do to make traveling with children less stress and more fun for you and for them. Tips For The Trip Make sure to get a good nights rest before traveling. As hard as it may …
Did you know that before Father’s Day was officially celebrated on the third Sunday in June, it has been observed since the Middle Ages on March 19th in Catholic Europe? As for the U.S., Father’s Day was not observed until the 20th Century. There are two stories that are often told on how Father’s Day …
Summer is here and that means it’s time to fire up the grill for family backyard barbecues. barbecuing is a lot of fun, but did you know that from 2009 to 2013 U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 8,900 home fires involving grills, hibachis (Japanese heating device), or barbecues per year? The leading …
With the kids out of school for the summer it is time for summer fun. Summer fun often includes swimming in the water to beat the summer heat. Here are some tips for water safety that every parent should practice. Swim Lessons Being safe around water starts with knowing how to swim by enrolling your …
With summer time upon us, it is important to know how to be heat safe in the summer sun. To practice heat safety you should know who is the most susceptible to hot temperatures and how to prevent heat related illnesses. In addition to this staying hydrated and being informed about how to be safe in …
For married couples there are a few benefits to being married. Such as good physical and mental health, economic stability, and a fulfilling sex life. These benefits do not come just from being married, but by working hard to make their marriage good and fulfilling. Physical Health Benefits Across demographic groups, societies, and cultures it is a …
A woman named Anna Maria Jarvis is credited with creating Mother’s Day. Anna was never a mother herself, but was determined to honor her own mother. The mother of Anna Maria Jarvis was a social activists and founder of the Mothers’ Day Work Clubs in her community. In addition Anna Maria Jarvis’s mother was an active member …
Before the industrialization age most men learned the trade of their fathers. A lot of times the trades they learned kept them close to home where they could work closely with their children and their spouse. Then came a time when fathers began to work away from the home. Historian John Demos says, “The wrenching …
There is a great amount of responsibility when it comes to making sure your child is loved, cared for, healthy, fed, clothed, educated and much more. Not all of this is dependent on family finances, but part of what is required to take care of a family and children requires financial responsibility. This blog post is not about …