by Editorial Team March 29th, 2017| Elementary
When you are a parent, sometimes it can feel like everything is a squeeze. Whether you are trying to make it through the busy work week and still carve out just a little bit of personal time, let alone time for a quality date night with your significant other, or
by Lori Sciame February 7th, 2017| Elementary, Safety
Elementary-aged children have a hard time following complicated directions. For kids this age, it's best to communicate important information in simple terms. This is especially true when it comes to their personal safety.
It's absurd to think that kids will remember what a parent says concerning every single safety issue.Â
by Editorial Team February 7th, 2017| Elementary
Never believe that children are not affected by divorce. While it is completely normal to want to separate from a spouse that you do not want to live with anymore, whenever children are involved you need to keep things civilized and take that into account. You cannot simply hire a
by Editorial Team February 3rd, 2017| Elementary
One of the best ways to get through a long, dreary, and cold winter is to book a family sun vacation where you are guaranteed warm sunny days. Of course, in the middle of winter our minds are hardly on summer clothing and accessories, which is why you may feel
by Editorial Team January 23rd, 2017| Elementary
With all the responsibilities of single motherhood - taking care of the children, looking after your home, regular garden maintenance and work commitments, taking on postgraduate studies can seem like an insurmountable task. But with careful planning and assistance it need not be as difficult as you may think. Here
by Editorial Team January 5th, 2017| Elementary
Studying while raising children and looking after a family can be incredibly difficult. But it is by no means impossible. There are many ways to make studying more manageable, as well as enjoyable. These include routine, organization and preparation. Getting your kids involved is another great way to help your
by Editorial Team December 30th, 2016| Elementary
Once kids come along, you have to ditch your selfish, self-centered lifestyle and concentrate on taking care of another person. For many parents, this transition is not easy and they still act like kids during times of stress. We all know at least one man-child or woman who acts more
by Editorial Team December 23rd, 2016| Elementary
Gap years are very popular with teenagers and older students. Instead of going straight from high school to college, the student takes off for an overseas destination and parties hard for a year. It’s a way of having some time away from studying, which for anyone looking at MBA careers
by Editorial Team December 23rd, 2016| Elementary
Many women, more every day, are starting their own businesses. The days where women had to stay at home and raise children are well and truly behind us. Women can stay at home, work at home, and go out to work… the options are endless. However, unfortunately many women still
by Editorial Team December 14th, 2016| Elementary
Anyone with kids can tell you that they seem to have limitless reserves of energy. Although we love having our children home for the holidays, it can be a challenge to find ways to keep them occupied and happy when there are so many other things to organize and deal
by Editorial Team November 23rd, 2016| Elementary
Winter can be a season that really puts a lot of stress on hair – especially if you have long hair or you have a daughter who is proud of her long tresses. From detangling after time outside in wet and windy weather through to frizz caused by going from
by Editorial Team November 4th, 2016| Elementary
Head Lice
are tiny insects, or parasites, that live in human hair. They feed on our blood and make our heads itch. Head lice are incredibly common in school-age children because of their abilities to spread quickly through head-to-head contact. Any parent with young children knows how frequently they