As a parent, one of the most important jobs is ensuring your children get all the sleep they need to be healthy and productive. Otherwise, the consequences can be devastating, from stunting physical growth to limiting brain development.


As a parent, one of the most important jobs is ensuring your children get all the sleep they need to be healthy and productive. Otherwise, the consequences can be devastating, from stunting physical growth to limiting brain development.

There are seven tips to follow for dads that are absolutely crucial in maintaining or regaining hero status with their kids.

With summer break quickly approaching, it’s time to come up with ways to keep the kids-and you- active and entertained throughout the summer. Well, what better way to get everyone up and moving than backyard games? Here are a few favorites that you can enjoy on a daily basis, and even bring along to the park for those summer picnics!

Beachy, wavy hair and natural summer glow is a style that will never die, especially in the summer. While, for the lucky ones, the waves come naturally, some of us need a bit more work to achieve this laid back look.

A new report issued today by Common Sense Media finds that 50 percent of teens “feel addicted” to mobile devices, and 59 percent of their parents agree that their kids are addicted. Additionally, parents and children are concerned about the effects mobile device use has on their daily lives—from driving to the dinner table—with over one-third of the families in the Common Sense poll arguing about it daily.

The brain is the body’s most complex organ. It’s also the most important one. That’s why keeping it healthy is critical, especially as you age. Every day, scientists are discovering how closely our minds and bodies are connected. As it turns out, the things that you do to keep your body and heart healthy may also be good for your brain.

Whether spring or summer, extended breaks from the day-to-day routines are great for making new family memories. They are also great for taking some time to recall previous ones often found in items around the house.
April showers that bring May’s flowers can make for some long days inside. If you’re not up for a few splashes in the puddles, try some of these indoor activities guaranteed to make those rainy spring days just as fun! Lorena Canals Washable Rugs offers these 10 rainy day activities for kids. Keep the kids entertained and you’ll beat the rainy-day blues!