If the entire country of Italy in quarantine has not made you aware that we might face the same thing here, then you're not paying attention. It's not a reason to panic, but it certainly is a reason to prepare. Personally, I'm not freaking out about coronavirus. In fact, as a self-declared germaphobe I feel like I've been in training for this coming pandemic for years. via GIPHY When my kids were little I never, ever shared a drink from my water bottle or ate off the same utensil. If …
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The Dos and Don’ts To Avoid Getting Burned On Facebook
I know what you had for dinner. Your kids are getting so big. Love your new hair cut. I don’t need to actually interact with you in person— it’s all right there on Facebook. Facebook keeps us connected—at least on …
The Golden Rule is Wrong
We all preach it: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. It’s a simple principle: treat others as you wish to be treated. But, what if we're doing it all wrong? At only four, my son already knows that …
Top 10 Reasons Your Kids Need Arts-Based Extracurricular Activities
In the Top 10 Reasons Your Kids Need Sports-Based Extracurricular Activities post, I listed many reasons why physical activity is awesome for kids both in terms of their physical and mental well-being. While …
How to Organize School Papers
School is starting soon. It’s the time of the year when I have to pull up my organizational bootstraps and prepare for the onslaught of paper that will soon be pouring out of backpacks and onto my kitchen table. I’d like …
Beat the January Blues With These 10 Budget-Friendly Tips
The January blues, aka post-holiday depression, seasonal depression, winter blues, or what I like to call temporary insanity, can be a common occurrence after the festive season comes to an end. It's natural to feel a …
10 Spring Cleaning Tips – Let The Sunlight In
Despite the fact that we've been stuck in a polar vortex and it's very hard for some of us to believe, spring is just around the corner. It's true. Check your calendar if you don't believe me. When the warm weather …
