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We all know that parenting pets is a very different experience from parenting children. For example you can’t put children in a kennel when you have a trip to the store, even as much as we’d all […]

When you think of parenting styles, or at least in my house, you realize there are two distinct styles—Dad who is the authoritarian, and Mom who is Imelda Staunton in Harry Potter. Imelda Staunton was t […]

This month, our editors had an opportunity to attend one of the Disturbed concerts from their Evolution Tour in Minneapolis. It was an emotional and inspiring experience that only few bands can […]

“I just can’t get him to latch.”“She isn’t sleeping through the night.”“He is wetting the bed and we have tried everything. Nothing is working.”

Parents hear these words frequently, and, more often […]

Nestled in White Sulphur Springs you will find an oasis that provides fun and relaxation for the whole family at the Greenbrier Spa Resort in West Virginia. When I say relaxation for the whole family, I […]

Marriage is tough and it is certainly not for the faint of heart. 10 years ago, when we were young and in love, planning a wedding, heading to Vegas for a bachelor party, and even buying our first home, […]

Are you getting ready for a family adventure on a tropical island somewhere and you aren’t sure what travel must haves you will need? Exploring new places, building sandcastles, trying new foods and […]

If you are a parent, then you have probably heard your kids saying ‘I hate reading’ almost every day. But, if you have tried asking them to explain why they hate reading, they were probably stuck with no […]

With the holidays behind us and decorations packed away, there can be an unpleasant shift this time of year. For some, moods can drop as quickly as the temperature, leaving the dreaded days of winter to […]

Once a year in February, the chocolates and sweet cards fly off the shelves to celebrate love. However, if chocolates and flowers aren’t looking good this year, or if you’re just looking to shake thi […]

The winter season is getting old and everyone is starting to crave sunshine that has been missing for months. It seems as though every summer we pack our days with activities to make it the most […]

You’ve done one of the hardest things- gotten rid of all the old toys- but now it’s time to figure out where to put the new ones. After the holidays the last thing you want to do is spend more money, but […]

Do you recall learning to carefully link your letters together, forming those odd-looking letters that somewhat resembled the print you were so used to? Cursive handwriting, the graduation from writing […]

Pregnancy can be such a joy. The anticipation of a new life, a new being, and new aches and pains you never thought existed. Wait, what?!? Yes, we’re talking about the least spoken of ache and pain c […]

This Valentine’s Day surprise the lady in your life with a cute, unique, or useful gift she will actually be able to use well beyond the holiday. Forget the traditional candy and flowers, and give her […]

Part of being a kid is having someone else make most of your decisions for you. It’s tough. It is certainly frustrating, especially as kids reach the late elementary and middle school years. They have o […]

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. If your man is hard to shop for, you’re not alone. It can be difficult to find a special gift for the guy who has it all (or tells you he doesn’t want anything […]