One of the biggest challenges that any new parent will face is the seemingly never-ending saga of how to keep their kid’s room warm during the cold winter months. What temperature should the room be? Should the kids be put to bed with extra clothes on? Should they invest in items that will keep them warm,…
A recent investigation by the BBC has concluded that child abusers are sharing images and videos online using technology designed to preserve their anonymity. According to their report on one particular network, as many as ten thousand users are freely accessing this harmful content with the intent to distribute without the fear of being caught…
Cancer is a short word but is a bunch of multiples of diseases and the news of its diagnosis is never welcomed by heart. It is also very difficult when the disease is diagnosed in a child or adolescent. Cancer is not so common among children in America as compared to the older adults. 1…
When I was a freshman in high school, we moved to a new town half way through the school year. I moved from a really large school district in east Houston to very, very small town. As a matter of fact, the entire town was just about the population of my high school. Let that sink…
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently released an article identifying insufficient sleep as a public health epidemic. Approximately 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep and wakefulness disorders, and these disorders have consequences extending beyond bedtime. For instance, about 23 percent of adults have reported inadequate sleep causes them to experience concentration problems. They…
The days of playing cowboys and Indians are over. It’s unrealistic to let your child pretend that he or she has a future as a cowboy or princess. At the very least, they should be playing cops and robbers to learn about law enforcement. It’s never too early to get your child on the right…
The raffle is a staple of charity fundraising. Prizes encourage people to donate to charities when they might not otherwise. Unfortunately, you probably can’t afford to offer a car and a trip to Europe. If your charity isn’t big enough to receive corporate sponsorship, the more money you invest in prizes, the less money goes…
Taking a road trip across the country is a great way to bond with your family. But spending countless hours in a car can get a bit boring, even if you do have plenty of stories to share. Sure, naps help pass the time on your way to your vacation destination, but nothing beats working…
It’s not often you can take fashion inspiration from what’s in your little one’s toy box. But, after a long grey winter, many of the big-name designers have showcased collections in hues akin to those you’d see in a Lego set. Punch-bright primary and secondary shades made their way down the runways of everyone from…