As a parent, one of the scariest phone calls you can receive is one from your child telling you that he or she has just been in a car accident. What can make this already bad situation worse is if your teen was the driver. Whether the accident was that fault of your teen or […]
There comes a time in your family’s life when your child or children will eventually leave home. Maybe they are off to college or exploring opportunities abroad. Either way, it’s never an easy time for a parent. The physical separation that comes with them leaving is a daunting thing to think about. And often, it […]
Having a guest room is a lovely idea. You can invite friends or family to stay over at a moment’s notice without scrambling to make up a bed on the sofa or trying to persuade kids to share a room for a night or two. Making a guest room is possible whether you have a […]
Christmas can be a stressful time for many reasons, but especially when it comes to shopping for presents. Between being able to find the time to shop, and having to work overtime to be able to afford it all, you can start to feel overwhelmed. […]
As the head of the household, it’s not uncommon for you to start thinking about improvements on a regular basis to all of the details surrounding the value of your home. You can step back and think about all the different kinds of upgrades that you can potentially make, and from there it’s just a […]
Most kids know about death, regardless of whether they don’t comprehend it entirely. Dying is a common topic in movies and TV, and they may have lost pets or grandparents. Be that as it may, experiencing a death firsthand is an entirely different story for children. Whether it was a result of a tragic accident, […]
Your life is most assuredly a sequence of big decisions. And particularly when it comes to your family, there are concrete examples of times when a decision one way or another makes a drastic change in the way the rest of your life unfolds. That’s why it’s interesting to look at these moments as increments […]
Even though you may have the best intentions in mind, it’s often easier said than done to be a perfect parent. Aiming for perfection isn’t only unrealistic, but it’s hardly necessary. Your children don’t crave perfection, but rather someone who is there to accept them and guide them along the way. […]
Having a new baby is an incredibly exciting new addition to your family. A baby brings a fresh perspective to your home and your life in ways that you may have never imagined before. One of the most exciting yet daunting parts of being a new parent, however, is the responsibility of ensuring that your […]
You might think that you do a pretty good job of handling your family’s budget. But what happens when an emergency comes up that requires a substantial amount of money to fix? That’s where you have to have some preparations done in advance so that you have a plan for sticking with your budget while […]