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“Active Video Games” Are Not So Active

ShareNew studies have shown that giving children an ‘active video game console’, such as a Nintendo Wii, does not necessarily increase their physical activity. Although children are simulating sports or dance moves in order to activate…



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Valentine’s Day Favorite Recipe

ShareThe day of love is upon us once again! While Valentine’s Day spells a romantic evening out (or in) for many, for my kids it meant “mommy should make us a red cake.” I couldn’t…


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Is Your Parenting Style Working?

ShareA recent study from the University of New Hampshire revealed certain flaws and advantages to choosing one parenting technique over another. A team of researchers collected data revolving around three particular approaches to parenting since…


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Keep Your Kid Reading

ShareReading is such an important activity for growing kids, but with the Internet, TV, and video games it is harder and harder to keep kids interested in reading. It can be hard finding a balance…



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Creating a “Parenting Bucket List”

ShareCreating a Parenting “Bucket List” Have you heard of a “Parenting Bucket List”? Many of us have certain goals, aspirations, and wacky activities that we want to accomplish before our time. But what about those…