Any parent wants what’s best for their child. And with statistics available every day about rising juvenile delinquency and crime among young people, one worry that many parents face is how to steer their child away from committing crime. Here are some ways that parents can help their children, without necessarily having to preach at … Read more
Are your utility bills just too high? Well, lowering them doesn’t require spending money on green power gadgets or sacrificing your rationality. With a few adjustments and a few simple tricks to the way you operate your appliance, you can drive your home’s utility bill down. Adjust Your Thermostat Based on your family’s schedule, you … Read more
With the ever-increasing costs involved with childcare and the cost of living, many of us parents out there are unfortunately struggling to make ends meet. More and more of us are having to work part-time or in some cases leave work altogether, relying solely on one income. Needless to say, this leaves many of us … Read more
Image Credit We tend to hear a lot of horror stories about how our children are getting fatter and unhealthier, so why not buck this supposed trend and make it your resolution to get your children more active. If you’re not sure where to start, what follows in this post are some useful examples to … Read more
Parents, by now you should have sent off those enrolment forms for your kids to get a place in the independent schools you like the most. Perhaps you are still trying to make a decision as to which is best and are a little overwhelmed by the level of choice out there. In the … Read more
Everyone wants their kids to be sporty. We all know the health benefits, as well as the social and educational merits of keeping the family active, out in the community and competing in a controlled and responsible environment. Sport is good for kids. It’s no less good for grown-ups, of course. But the realities of … Read more
Your home’s value and whether you can get a better deal on your mortgage is dependent on a few factors. The housing market as a whole is a factor, as is your credit score, the state of your neighborhood and your home’s curb appeal. Improvements to your home can greatly affect the value and that … Read more
Keeping your kids entertained often takes more work in the winter than in the warmer months, as the snowy and rainy weather can leave your children bouncing off the walls with their boredom and excess energy. Here are seven great ideas you can do with your children to keep them happy and entertained during these … Read more
As any homeowner has experienced, few things in the home cause more pulled hair and headaches than a clogged drainpipe. They can be stubborn, and fail to respond to the most highly touted professional cleaning products. The best advice anyone can give to head off some of the more serious drain clogs is simple maintenance. … Read more
When you are ready to bring a four-legged companion into the home, you might consider adopting a dog. Depending on your lifestyle, choose the breed that will make the transition to the new home seamlessly, and that will be a good fit for your household. A Labradoodle is a newer type of dog, first bred … Read more