Learning to ride a bike is a rite of passage. Many of us can’t recall a time when we didn’t ride a bike. Still others haven’t ridden a bike in years. Having a family is a great time to get back into it and introduce your children to the fun and health benefits of cycling. [...]
In 2008, eleven children under the age of 13 died while boating, more than half of those because of drowning. (American Boating Association) Eleven children may not seem like much in the grand scheme of fatalities, but any parent who has lost a child can tell you that one child fatality is one too many. [...]
Discovering a World Near to your Own Looking for a fun family getaway? Consider crossing the border. Vacation destinations in Canada and Mexico can provide shopping and entertainment and family time without the hassle of airports and connecting flights and lost luggage. Whether you long for the picturesque Canadian Maritimes, the excitement and cultural diversity [...]
It is the most agonizing time for any parent, and it is something that most of us can’t even fathom and don’t want to even think about – the imminent or actual death of a child. Every day, throughout the United States, between 2 and 10 children die in hospital. Just the thought is gut [...]
Learn about the dangers of dehydration during pregnancy and ways to avoid heat-related illnesses. MommyPage talks about the sympotoms that could indicate dehydration, what to do if a pregnant woman is exhibiting these symptoms, and ways to keep cool in the summer heat.
Heather Cahoon, the mother behind wordplayhouse®, takes a different approach to family time by promoting creativity, do-it-yourself activities, and scheduling unscheduled time in her everyday routine.
Read her interview and check out why she prefers and promotes a more relaxed way of life.
The adage that there is nothing stronger than a mother’s love has never been more clearly illustrated than in the case of Maria Garcia and Rosario Schielzeth. Maria Garcia is 87 years old, and after spending much of her life taking care of her children as a single mother, she is now suffering from Alzheimer’s [...]
Father’s Day is coming fast. If you have not found the perfect gift, or even if you have, we found some amazing freebies just for dad! All the these offers are available this weekend only. Make sure to check out the restaurants in your area, many offer special for Father’s Day. Also, don’t forget to [...]