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More Young Adults are Living With Their Parents

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Years ago, when the “Baby Boomer” generation was young, it was expected that they would graduate, get married, and start having children in their early 20’s. Today, for the first time in more than 130 years, Americans who are between the ages of 18-34 are more likely to live with their parents than any other living situation. A Pew Research Center analysis gathered data about Americans who are between the ages of 18-34. They found that 32.1% are still living in their parents’ homes. Another 31.6% have moved out of their parents’ homes and are currently living in their own … Continue reading →

Your Tween May be Posting Personal Information on Instagram

Instagram is a popular social media website that is primarily about photos. People post selfies, photos of what they had for dinner, vacation photos, and whatever else they want to share online. What many parents don’t realize is that teens and tweens are sharing a lot more than photos on Instagram! The terms of service at Instagram state: “You must be at least 13 years old to use the Service”. It is possible for a teenager to simply make their own Instagram account without asking their parent for permission to do so first. Some parents will make an Instagram account … Continue reading →

Swapdom Lets you Swap Kids Clothes with other Parents

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Are you looking for used baby items? The traditional way to find them is to ask your friends and neighbors if they are willing to give you the baby items that their children have grown out of. This method is generally “hit or miss” and requires a bit of networking skills. Swapdom.com offers a more efficient method for finding free baby items. There are many different methods that a parent can use if he or she is looking for free baby clothing (and other baby items). You could let your family members, friends, and co-workers know that you are in … Continue reading →

Things You May Not Know About C Sections

Whether you are planning a c – section or not, there is always the possibility that you could end up delivering that way. My second son, Blake, arrived via c – section after he began to show signs of stress during delivery. I had not been planning a c – section and knew next to nothing about it. There was no real time to anticipate it or become afraid, because I was moved out of my room and into the operating room with barely any time to think. Fortunately, the operation went well and both Blake and I recovered quickly. … Continue reading →

Your Ancestors Tweeted Before Twitter Was Cool

Although your ancestors did not post status updates on Facebook or tweet about their adventures on Twitter, snippets of their social lives may nonetheless have been preserved for posterity. I thought about this the other day as I was reading the local newspaper. You see, I live in Randolph, Vermont. Our local newspaper, the Randolph Herald, has retained the charm of a local small town newspaper. In the paper, there are sections that talk about the events and people that were the “talk of the town” in each of the several towns in our area. Events that happened are listed … Continue reading →

Let Your Toddler Help With The Chores

Toddlers love to be involved in pretty much anything that their parents do. They even seem to enjoy things that older children do not seem to like very much. Things like doing dishes, laundry, yard work, and any number of other chores that you do in and around your home are surprisingly appealing to toddlers. Now is a good time to get your little one involved in lending a helping hand around the house. Giving your toddler opportunities to “do” household chores alongside you in an age appropriate way teaches responsibility and helpfulness. Many toddlers are naturally helpful by nature … Continue reading →

Summer Fun for Your Allergic Child

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Parents of children that have severe allergies might be a bit perplexed about what their child can do for fun this summer. You probably had a pretty good idea about what sort of allergens to expect that your child could encounter at school, and were prepared for them. What do you do now, when your child is out of school? The trick is to modify fun activities around your child’s allergies. Its nice to be able to play in the sprinkler on a hot, July, day. Parents of children who have no allergies can simply set up the sprinkler in … Continue reading →

Baseball Stadiums Make Peanut Free Sections For Allergic Fans

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The world can be a scary place for children who are allergic to peanuts, and also for their parents. Having to always be on the lookout for allergens can prevent families from attending certain events, like a baseball game. Several baseball stadiums across the nation are now providing accommodations to people with peanut allergies, so they can come and watch the game like everyone else can. You have heard the song called “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”. You may have sung the lyrics while watching a game. There is a lyric that goes some thing like “Buy me some … Continue reading →

Your Teen May Have Had a “Near Miss” Accident

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Typically, teenagers are not thought to be the safest, most reliable, drivers on the road. Some teenagers, of course, might be excellent drivers, but most of them are not. A study reveals that majority of teens have had a “near miss” experience while driving. There are many reasons why teenagers are not usually very good at driving. It’s difficult to be good at a skill that you are still learning how to do, and have not had much experience with. Teenagers tend to be more impulsive than older adults, and this includes when they are driving. Not all parents allow … Continue reading →

Organize Your Grocery Shopping

You may not be Mother Hubbard, but when you look in your cupboards and can’t figure out what to make for dinner, your cupboards might as well be bare. We all know that good planning makes for healthy, easy-to-prepare meals, but some weeks you may barely have time to cook, let alone plan. Synching your pantry, grocery list, and your weekly schedule can seem very difficult. That’s where a meal-planning service like Say Mmm can help. Sign up for a free account and then click on the tabs at the top of the screen to plan your menu or your … Continue reading →