How to Survive the Family Dinner

Mealtimes can be a strain in the family home. Everyone likes the idea of the family dinner, but far too often such events are marred by children needing to go the lavatory, spilling drinks, clanging cutlery, refusing to eat vegetables, dropping food on the floor or...

5 Simple Tips for Healthier Living

We all want to live longer, but we certainly don’t want to do that in poor health. The object is to lead a life as healthy as possible and there are things we can do to reduce the likelihood of developing heart disease, diabetes, or other serious illnesses. Let’s look...

Choosing a Child Care Facility

Choosing a child care facility for your child is obviously a very important decision. Perhaps the first and arguably most important piece of advice in such a situation is not to rush the decision. There are some superb nurseries around, but research is extremely...

Valentine’s Day Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank

Looking for something to do with your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day that’s not too expensive? Try these ideas: • Read a story together. Buy two copies of your favorite book or story (or borrow them from your library) and spend the evening discussing it. You may both...