Category: Parenting

  • The Do’s and Don’ts for Baby #2

    The Do’s and Don’ts for Baby #2

    Preparing yourself and your partner for your first baby is a seemingly insurmountable task, so once you tackle it, prepping for any future children sounds like a breeze. But with a little one at home, you’re guaranteed to be more distracted (and tired) as you get ready for baby number two. Here is a list…

  • How To Prevent Children From Enduring Sport-Related Injuries

    How To Prevent Children From Enduring Sport-Related Injuries

    One of the best moments of being a parent is watching our little ones play in youth sports. In fact, there’s only a handful of things more enjoyable than watching our kids score a goal, get a base hit, shoot a three-pointer or run for a touchdown. However, even when our children participate in the…

  • Teens & Jobs – How Much Work Is Too Much

    Teens & Jobs – How Much Work Is Too Much

    Being a parent of 4 now for over 21 years I think that I have experienced quite a bit. From diapers to preschool and from middle school to graduation day we have experienced it.  One question that has come up quite a bit is still on my mind today. How much work is too much…

  • Can “Television Time” ever be Constructive for our Children

    Can “Television Time” ever be Constructive for our Children

    Television suffers from a stigma: An over exploitation of violence, sex and drug use. Although these thematic elements do circulate the tube quite often, television also provides a wide-range of family entertainment that is both educational and inspirational. Parents who fear their child may be exposed to inappropriate elements must trust that with health viewing…

  • The Do’s & Don’t s Of Courting

    The Do’s & Don’t s Of Courting

    Today is not like any other when it comes to courting and eventually getting married. It is tough for parents to even know how to lead their children or what to do when they start dating. It is hard enough for adults, but for teens and young adults it can get pretty crazy. One thing…

  • Install Familoop Safeguard on All Your Child’s Devices to Protect Them on the Internet

    Install Familoop Safeguard on All Your Child’s Devices to Protect Them on the Internet

    Do your children love technology? My kids do and as a tech savvy mom, I do know that it is important to keep my children safe while they are using their tablets, the computer, smartphones, or other devices that can connect to the Internet. I shared an article a few months ago, which introduced you…

  • Little Mess, No Problem with These 5 Christmas Craft Ideas for Your Children #NoCordNoBull #CleverGirls #ad

    Little Mess, No Problem with These 5 Christmas Craft Ideas for Your Children #NoCordNoBull #CleverGirls #ad

    Christmas is getting closer and I am getting super excited. I can’t wait to see the look on on my children’s face when they get their goodies from Santa Clause. I also enjoy making a few crafts with my youngest son since he doesn’t go to daycare and make us fun things for Christmas. Today,…

  • Use VarageSale to Buy and Sell Gently Used Items in Locally in DFW and Other Communities

    Use VarageSale to Buy and Sell Gently Used Items in Locally in DFW and Other Communities

    I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We got to spend time with our families and ate way too much food. Did you get any shopping done? I was able to snag a few deals online and my husband braved the Black Friday crowds at Walmart on Thanksgiving day. We were able to get almost…

  • Happy Thanksgiving From Uplifting Families!

    Happy Thanksgiving From Uplifting Families!

    Happy Thanksgiving to all my readers! I am extremely thankful for each one of you who take the time and read my blog. I hope that you enjoy spending extra time with your family too! Photo Credit: Pixabay What is your favorite Thanksgiving Day activity? If you find this article helpful and useful, please share…

  • Video Games Can Have a Good Impact on Children

    Video Games Can Have a Good Impact on Children

    Many parents have it believe that video games are only a bad influence for their kids, but they could not be further from the truth. New studies are leaning towards encouraging children to play more and more video games, but within reasons of course. Though, you should not expect miracles to happen, rather, you will…