It’s been said many times, that laughter is the best medicine. But this old proverb is more likely referring to our everyday lives and not just when we have fallen ill. It implies that in general laughter is a healthy thing for both mind and body. If that’s true, then why are … [Read more...] about Learn to Laugh Like Your Children
Encouraging Kids to be Different
Now that it's almost the end of the school year and report time again, I remembered how I became too fat for ballet. Looking back, I didn't really REALLY have ballerina potensial , although I was very good at the "port-de-bra" thing where you stand still and wave first the left … [Read more...] about Encouraging Kids to be Different
Give that Back!
You have probably been down this road a few times. Your child has something, the iPad, a lollipop, their favorite toy, and they act out or do something they aren’t supposed to do. What do we often do, we take away whatever it is that they have. A likely response from a child is … [Read more...] about Give that Back!
Toddler to Hulk in .3 seconds
Everyone loves a good tantrum right? I know I do! Very often I want to throw myself on the floor, scream at the top of my lungs and bash my head repeatedly on the tiled surface, an urge which, scarily, seems to overcome me quite regularly. For example, the urge will rear its ugly … [Read more...] about Toddler to Hulk in .3 seconds
DIY Guide to Patio Pavers for the Budget Conscious
If you want to add gorgeous pavements to your patio area but you think it is too expensive, then this article is for you. There are great ways to reduce the cost of installing pavement and adding retaining walls. In this article, we are going to focus more on simple DIY tips that … [Read more...] about DIY Guide to Patio Pavers for the Budget Conscious