Winter is a really difficult time for families on a budget. Fuel poverty means that people is poorly insulated houses are having to decide between keeping warm and eating properly. This isn’t Victorian times, it is austerity. Parents dealing with this need to go beyond make do and mend and take a multi pronged approach to making sure that young children stay healthy in the winter: get the …
After interviewing for an exciting employment opportunity, the young candidate was rejected, "When I asked for real feedback, the interviewer told me that although my job skills and education were a good fit, some of my table manners raised a red flag. The position entails many client dinners and I guess I had a few bad habits that they saw at meals during the interview process." The candidate continued, "I …
Most families are spending more and more money every year (and not just because the cost of living rose) while also saving less and less. One reason is that few household managers spend much time reviewing expenses and expenditures to find ways they can save money. However almost every family has places where costs can be cut and pennies can be pinched -- and if those freed up funds are then …
One of responsibilities of parents toward their children is to make them be healthy children. Since the obesity among children is increasing, parents should be aware of the health of …
The larger your loved ones, the more durable it’s to seek out time to spend with every other. Household getaways are one solution to carve out a while …
My neighbour is a woman of my age, and don’t think of asking how old we are! She also has several grandchildren, including two who spend a lot …
I am shocked by all of the advice out there on how to make bedtime easier. Of course, it is nice and makes sense: calm your child down, have a …
