Month: February 2017
Naturally Sweetened Almond Milk Recipe
If I had a list of favorite things, homemade almond milk would for sure be on it! It’s a million times tastier than anything processed you’ll find in a store. It might surprise you how easy it is to make at home. Although you can opt for an unsweetened version, my personal favorite is to…
Are You Done Yet? How Parents Can Help Their Easily Distracted Kids!
Is your child easily distracted? Does homework that should take 45 minutes end up consuming two hours? If so, you are probably a frustrated parent. Chances are you have learned that punishing inattentive behavior doesnt work.
8 Easy Ways to Be Happy
Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth. – Pharrell Williams A lot has been made in our culture about how to be happy. Pop stars sing about it. Ivy League professors lecture about it. Best-selling authors write about it. “Positive psychology” has become a popular field for researchers exploring the roots of…
How to Talk to Teens About Sex
Talking to your teen about sex can be a lot harder than talking to a younger child about the topic. He probably knows the mechanics, but you’ll have to discuss all the issues that come up around sex–peer pressure, being ready and respecting others’ decisions–at a time when talking to parents about anything personal is “uncool.” You may worry that talking to him about sex will seem as if you are giving the OK, but kids who can talk to parents about the issue are less likely to have sex early and are more likely to use safe behaviors when they do start.
Treating Head Lice: Tips for Parents
As a mom, its a terrifying moment when your child comes home from school one day scratching their head. Classrooms are breeding grounds for the white, itchy, bugs that give us all the heebie-jeebies: Lice! Despite all of a parent’s best efforts, the icky truth is that it can happen to your kids. In fact, 85% of U.S. school districts report an outbreak of lice every year. So to help you deal, here are a few tips and tricks, as well as some common lice myths debunked. Read on!