Helicopter Mom and Just Plane Dad

For many parents, assigning chores to kids is a controversial subject. While some believe they should allow kids to be kids and not give them any responsibilities, others think that giving them chores can help mold them into capable, responsible, and independent adults later on. Fortunately, for parents who believe the latter, there’s no shortage […]

Bringing home a new baby is a major life event for not only expectant parents, but their pets as well, especially dogs. No matter the breed you own, it will be important to help your dog get accustomed to having a newborn in the home. However, this can be tough for dogs who have not […]

School is out and over the summer break, we all know how kids can easily forget up to 2 months of learning if their brains stay dormant for those 9 -10 weeks. However, they work hard at school and deserve the break so the last thing you want is to load them with workbooks and […]

With the pandemic continuing to hang on, you may be thinking that there’s no way you’ll be able to go on a summer vacation away from home this year. But maybe you can. Yes, things are still pretty restricted. But there are still options. By rethinking what “getting away” can mean, you and your family […]

The leading cause of deaths for children between the ages of one and eighteen years isn’t disease or violence — it’s accidents. Statistically, swimming pools are more dangerous to children than guns, and every year, 200,000 American children are taken to the emergency room for injuries sustained on outdoor playgrounds. Helicopter parents like us fear […]