Responsibility is part of life, and it’s something you want to instill in your teen as soon as possible. Often, as parents, we have to be intentional about the messages we pass on to our kids. It isn’t enough to be decent people and love our kids: we’ve got to have some tough love, too.…
As a parent, you might be nervous about letting your teen have a smartphone. They’d have the entire world in their pocket, and who knows what they might do with it? While you might resist the idea of getting them a smartphone, the reality is that they could use one. You have good reasons to…
Whether you are a first-time buyer or not, getting a new/different car or truck can be an exciting milestone in your life. You have so many great options to choose from, but many other factors to consider as well. Before you buy the first vehicle you see, you must first take the following into account.…
For many people, their golden years are the best time in their life. Now that you’ve hit retirement age, you get to enjoy your future: grandkids, hobbies, and a new freedom. Your retirement years can be a fantastic time of relaxing, traveling, and spending time with your friends. Now that you’re no longer working, the…
For many people it is imperative that they try to get into the best shape possible with summer approaching. The other seasons of the year give people the ability to cover up with clothing if they are not happy with their bodies. You are going to show more skin as well so you need to…
Payday loan is a type of unsecured loan that requires you to pay back on your next pay day. Anyone can apply and you don’t need a guarantor to get approved. There is no background check and hard inquiry when you apply for payday loan. Since they do not check your credit report,they will approve…
Life can be pretty busy, especially if you have children to look after. It can be a little overwhelming to know how to balance a healthy lifestyle with being a good parent. Fortunately, you don’t have to choose between the two. Here are some ways to incorporate healthy living into family life. Eating Well Parents…
Being a parent is no easy task. If you have kids, you are probably familiar with the countless expenses, diapers that need changing, sports games every Saturday, and boo-boos to kiss. It can become overwhelming to feel like you have to make all of the right choices for the good of your child. Fortunately, it…
Tell them that you have been attempting to fix it, to help yourself, to ‘not worry’ since the moment this thing first manifested itself in your life. Tell them that you’re trying really hard to be appreciative of the advice they’re giving you about the thing that really worked for their cousin or the book…
Summer is a little over a month away, and the kids will be getting out of school soon. Parents know that they’ll have their hands full with the kids, and this means having to do a lot of extra activities. You want to keep your little ones busy this summer, but going to the movies,…
Until you come across a grave family issue, you may never come to terms with the fact that your pre-verbal infants who haven’t yet learned to speak might have a lawyer appointed who can represent them at the court. Such lawyers are regularly appointed via the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate for both…
Old homes are beautiful. They have a timeless look. Their internal architecture is often more pleasing, whether it’s the small Victorian rooms or the sculpted doorways of a bungalow. If you’ve fallen in love with an old house and want to renovate it, there are a few common problems you should be aware of. You…
It is an exciting and emotional journey to begin choosing a more permanent place to settle down, whether it is a solo adventure or with your family. As a part of a new generation moving up in the world, it means your career is going well, you have your finances in order, you and love…
The truth is that everything is not going to go as planned when you are a parent. The test of a great parent is how they react to a bad situation and help their children learn/grow from the experience. There is not a know all handbook for parenting as all kids and parents are quite…
First published on April 17, 2018 Active duty members will receive what’s called Servicemembers Group Life Insurance (SGLI). This insurance will also go to many reservists and guard personnel, but once your service is over and you transition into civilian life, everything changes. Initially, within a year and four months, you can convert the SGLI…
A positive pregnancy test is the point where many women decide to give up smoking weed, but is it as straightforward as simply making the decision? Quitting something can be a challenge, and it’s perfectly normal to experience both physical and emotional withdrawal symptoms when you stop, whether it’s sugar, cigarettes, alcohol or weed! If…
It is no question that parents have a lot on their plate. Unfortunately though, there are many dads and moms who already have a tendency to overthink who then experience even more anxiety when deliberating issues about their children’s daily routine. Of course, it is normal to have concerns that may not always be within…
With the recent mass shooting at a Florida high school, parents feel especially helpless to protect their children from violence, especially while their kids are away at school. The dialog in the media tends to focus on the guns themselves, and national policies about guns, but there are some easy and beneficial steps parents can…
As it is becoming more and more common for both parents to work, preschool attendance has skyrocketed over the past decade. Many daycares have created a preschool within their facility in order to provide this service and keep clients. However, not all preschools are created equally. The following list contains the top six warning signs…
Deployment leaves a lot of unknowns on the table. You don’t know that you’ll make it back home, so you need to do everything in your power to prepare your family for success. Even if you do make it back home, you might be away for weeks or months leaving your family members to fill…
When military families are ordered to a new base, they have to decide whether to live on base or off base in a home of their choosing. Some families love living on base, while others prefer the flexibility of being able to choose their home. While there are some disadvantages to living on base (fewer…
As the cost of college tuition continues to rise, many parents are encouraging their kids to consider alternative careers. While a college degree will still earn you the highest salary, there are numerous blue-collar jobs that offer excellent pay and benefits. Here are five high-paying jobs that don’t require a college education. 1. Police Officer…
The careers of many of those in the medical field will be safe for decades to come. There are just some things that will not be able to be automated such as patient interaction and treatment. Most people think that to work in the medical industry that you will have to go to medical school…
According to Move.mil, the Department of Defense’s moving portal, the DOD relocates more families than any other organization in America. Attorney George Sink Jr. states, “Having worked with veterans, I can attest to the fact that military families are constantly on the move.” These disruptions can be especially stressful for first-time movers, but there are…
Mandatory testing in US schools is no longer reserved for the juniors and seniors planning for college and taking SAT and ACT tests. Mandatory testing now begins as early as third grade in many states, and this can put an incredible amount of pressure on kids and their parents. Especially on military parents who cannot…