Today you will find that most mothers have full-time jobs, and while women are rapidly increasing in participation in the work force, the division of household of chores and responsibilities is yet to have a fair matching change. “The degree to which housework is shared is now one of the two most important predictors of a woman’s marital satisfaction. And husbands benefit too, since studies show that women feel more sexually attracted to partners who pitch in."
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Read MoreHaving battles over homework? We're here to help. This workbook will help parents identify why homework problems occur, provide some useful strategies for keeping yourself and your kid on track, teach new ways of preventing homework problems, and more.
Read MoreLife changes after the delivery of a baby, many couples have concerns about their sex life. Researchers have concluded that love-making drops to 40% during the year after childbirth. They have also found that open communication, regular sex, (even just a bathroom quickie) and time to just be a couple together, are the keys to remaining emotionally and sexually connected during the early months of parenthood.
Read MoreI don’t know about you, but no matter how prepared we are for school picture day, my kids come home with the most awkward looking pictures that I REALLY don’t want to spend 100’s of dollars on. So a few years ago, I decided to ditch the shitty, expensive school pictures, and take them myself! AND EVERYONE LOVED THEM! Here's what I did...
Read MorePuberty is a confusing time for teens. Hormones, cultural expectations, peer pressures, and fear of being different can cause many teens to question themselves in many areas, including their sexual orientation and gender identity. Being a parent of a teenager who is confused, or questioning themselves can be hard...
Read MoreMost of us have been there at one time or another. Money is tight, and we still have to make sure everyone is fed. It can tempting to just pick up cheap processed food, and honestly there's no shame in the occasional KD for dinner, but it's actually still more costly than cooking from scratch, not the mention less healthy and wholesome. And yes, cooking from scratch takes a bit more time, BUT, take a deep breath, get the kids involved, use the tried-and-true tips below, and the MP meal planner, and before you know it you'll be enjoying planning and making meals and save money. Let's go!
Hey there you brilliant, sexy parents. Raise your hand if you've ever gone grocery shopping hungry and blown your budget on cookies and corn chips? Or you just shopped yesterday and now you have no freaking clue what to cook for dinner? I'm right there with you, which is why I designed and started using the handy dandy meal planner below. It's just one page, easy to take in at just a glance. Easy to stick to the fridge. Easy, easy, easy! Click on the download link below and you can start using this bad-boy to rock the supermarket!
Read MoreGrab a coffee, and maybe some tissues...send the kids to the other room... we're about to get real about postpartum depression. Bringing a new baby into the family can be challenging at the best of times, both physically and emotionally. It is natural for new parents to experience mood swings, feeling joyful one minute and depressed the next. These feelings are sometimes known as the “baby blues,” and often go away soon after birth. However, some parents may experience a deep and ongoing depression that lasts much longer. This is called postpartum depression. And we need to talk about it.
Read MoreAfter surviving a couple years in the lunchbox trenches, here's a few tricks I've learned to keep myself sane... most of he time. Here are my 12 life-saving lunch hacks! Make sure you read to the end for some of my fav lunch recipes!
Read MoreExperts describe bullying as intentional aggressive or unwelcome behaviour that is typically repeated over time and makes others feel uncomfortable, frightened, hurt, or humiliated. It is very common, but that doesn't make it okay. Nobody should have to tolerate bullying of any kind. Bullying doesn't just happen to children and teens. Unfortunately not everyone "grows out of bullying." It happens to adults as well.
Read MoreOh Baby. When you've been busting your ass all day, and you're cold, tired, hungry and generally feeling spent, THIS DINNER WILL ROCK YOUR WORLD. It's super easy to make, and only takes 20 minutes start to finish. Bam! Comfort food at its freaking finest. Yummmmm...
Read MoreWell, it’s that time of year again! Back to school means loud hot kitchen sex with your partner, silence as you drink hot coffee, lunch packing, and yup- lice! Learn how to avoid, identify, and get rid of lice right here in our handy-dandy lice guide!
Read MoreDid you know that babies have more taste buds than adults? Luckily, these little taste receptors are highly adaptable. In fact, research shows that the more times babies are exposed to a food or flavour, the more likely they are to except it and even develop a preference for it. It takes a baby to try a new food up to 10 times before they decide if they like it or not. TEN TIMES! so, during this stage, when your baby is learning to eat new foods and textures, you have a great opportunity to teach your child to love delicious, wholesome foods! The recipes in this section provide a wide variety of nutrient rich ingredients and fresh flavours to grow on!
Read MoreThe development of separation anxiety demonstrates that your child has formed a healthy, loving attachment to you. Children will naturally outgrow separation anxiety, but in the meantime, here are some strageies to support and encourage your child during this process.
Read MoreLots of kids bite or hurt others, and there are many different reasons, and strategies for dealing with it. Sometimes younger children hurt others without meaning to. Some children bite, push, or hit just to see what happens, or out of anger. Remember, being a young child can be very frustrating.
Read MoreEveryone knows carrots are great for your eyes, but did you know that ginger has a long history of use for relieving digestive problems such as nausea, loss of appetite, motion sickness and pain? This soup is hearty, healthy, and good for the tummy!
Read MoreThe old stereotypes of fathers included being away a lot, having a stiff upper lip, teaching boys not to be sissies, and discipline. It's taken a lot of soul-searching and effort from awesome Dads to change all that. Here are some strategies to make sure you're setting a great example.
Read MoreIt’s not how much you make, but what you do with what you've got. Proper money management does not involve a magic formula to find more money. It simply means getting the most from the money you do have.
Read MoreIt's human to "flip out." And it's okay! Don't be so hard on yourself! Did you know the brain literally flips out? It flips out so that the coordinating parts don't control the lower parts.Yes, it's for real.
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