Setting up a no phone ban might seem crazy, but it can do a lot to help you fall asleep at night! It may sound a little extreme, but setting up a “no electronics before bed” rule can be one of the best ways that you can improve your family’s sleep schedule. The…
One of the most disheartening events after a Spring Cleanup is having all of your efforts undone. Here are some ways you can protect your progress from any family chaos. Create A Schedule For Weekly Chores The best way to hold back the tides of uncleanliness is to make sure cleaning happens at a…
Now that the Holidays are over, here are some fun ideas to have fun, stay warm, and stay sane indoors! Movie Night With Hot Chocolate! Pick out a movie everyone would enjoy seeing and have a movie night with hot chocolate! Kick it up a notch by having multiple types of hot chocolate, or…
Organize A Weekly Physical Activity Pick a day (most likely on the weekend) to have a family physical activity like a hike, walk, visit a park or bike riding. Just make sure it involves at least 60 minutes of physical activity and it’s fun enough to keep doing it consistently every week. That way…
One of the best ways to hold to a healthier diet is to meal plan, which can also work great for planning meals for the entire family! Why Meal Planning? Meal planning, creating a list of meals you plan on cooking and eating that week, can substantially help you and your family eat better….
It’s always a tough talk to bring up financial planning to the family, Here are some ways to make it easier: Have An “Official” Family Meeting About It When you want to make a change in your family’s finances, have a planned-out family meeting about it and approach it straight on. Make sure you’ve…
December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. One of the hardest and most important conversations is approaching your family and talking to them about how to stay safe when dealing with drugs and alcohol. Talking to Your Teens It may not be the most comfortable conversation, but you need to make sure…
Use these volunteering gift ideas to give something back to your community this holiday season. The holiday season is a time of joy, smiles, and laughter, not to mention giving. However, what if this year you could give a little more and even getting the family involved? There are plenty of volunteering opportunities available…
What you need to know when choosing the right care provider for your family. There comes a time in everyone’s life where daily tasks become a struggle, it’s no longer as easy to perform simple tasks such as cooking a meal, using the bathroom, or even making your bed. While families can help, there…
What to do and how to care for someone who is going through prostate cancer. Did you know that prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, with more than 47,500 men diagnosed each year in the UK alone? That’s 129 people each day! Affecting one in eight males in their lifetime, it’s…