The Very Ordinary Day My Son Told Me He Was Gay
Written by Sally King My son was fifteen when he first told me he thought he was gay. I was not completely surprised, to be honest. He had dated a couple of girls over the years, but most of those relationships had felt more like close friendships than teenage romances. Sweet and awkward. So no, […]
What Is a Contingent Beneficiary? A Simple Way to Protect Your Kids If the Unexpected Happens
Most people don’t spend much time thinking about beneficiary designations until they’re filling out paperwork for a life insurance policy or retirement account. But one simple choice on those forms can make a huge difference for your family if the unexpected happens. Understanding the role of a contingent beneficiary is an easy but important part […]
Essential Tips for a Successful Family Walking Holiday with Kids
Do you enjoy hiking? There’s really nothing like the great outdoors. Taking your kids on a hiking vacation can be a great amount of fun, but there are some tips and tricks you should keep in mind in order to make it as fun and as stress free a vacation as possible. Read on to […]
How to Talk to Kids About Mental Health When You’re Struggling Yourself
When dealing with mental health challenges, doing anything can be difficult. Parenting while going through such struggles can be really difficult. Kids need to understand what is going on, but knowing what to say to them and how to explain it can be challenging. Here are some suggestions about how to talk to kids about […]
How Financial Stress and Poverty are Frequently Mischaracterized as Child Neglect by DCPP
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Economic hardship and poverty do not automatically constitute child neglect, yet families under financial stress are often scrutinized by child welfare agencies. The New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) sometimes mistakes poverty-related challenges for […]
My Thrift Store Clothing Haul, Part 2
My daughters and I went to the thrift shop the other day and came home with such a great haul of clothing. I shared already what I ended up buying for myself, and now here is what I got for my daughters. Everything cost between $2.60 and $11.40, other than one pair of jeans that […]
How to Teach Your Kids About Volunteering
Volunteering is a great thing to do, and a terrific way to help your kids cultivate empathy and show compassion and more. When children get involved in helping others, they learn valuable lessons about kindness, responsibility, teamwork, and community. The earlier volunteering becomes a normal part of family life, the more naturally kids grow into […]
Popular Security Measures Used in Schools
You send your kid to school and all you want is for them to have a happy day full of learning. But unfortunately, these days there have been far too many school shootings and other dangerous things happening in the places meant to be for education. Here is what schools are doing to try to […]
4 Month Sleep Regression and What Monitoring Can Catch
Many parents feel blindsided when a baby who was finally sleeping longer stretches suddenly starts waking constantly again. The 4 month sleep regression can be exhausting and confusing, especially when it feels like nothing in your routine has changed. Understanding what is actually happening developmentally can make it easier to respond calmly instead of feeling […]
How Parents Can Reduce Allergy Triggers in a Child’s Bedroom
Do your kids have allergies? Bedrooms can be a big place that triggers allergies because of so many reasons. But there are things you can do, that don’t cost a lot of money, that will make your child’s bedroom a place that will be comfortable for them to sleep without worrying about itchy eyes or […]