Stay-at-Home Parents

Stay-at-home parents in need of encouragement can turn to the Bible for hope.

Dec 2, 2009 - Tricia Masenthin

Children bring home from school a seemingly endless supply of completed assignments and art projects. Find a place for these items to reduce kids' clutter at home.

Dec 1, 2009 - Sara Sherrer

A kitchen that is not child-proofed is dangerous for little ones. Supervision is important, but child safety products provide additional safety for kids at home.

Nov 27, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

Doors are in every room of the home and they all provide some type of risk to babies and toddlers. Child-proofing doors is an important way to keep a baby safe.

Nov 27, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

Creating a safe home for babies and toddlers means childproofing rooms and removing potential hazards. Here is a guide to baby proofing products to childproof the home.

Nov 26, 2009 - Prerna Malik

The decision to stay home with the children is especially difficult for dads since stay-at-home dads are in the minority. There are ways to make the transition easier.

Nov 22, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

Merchandisers, also known as vendors, have very flexible hours. Merchandising is a great flexible job for a stay-at-home mom.

Nov 20, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

Kids often spend a lot of time indoors watching TV and playing video games. Though some indoor activity is fine, it's important for kids to play outdoors regularly.

Nov 20, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

Even the most devoted stay-home mom may decide to go back to work at some point. There are ways stay-at-home moms can thrive and return to work successfully.

Nov 15, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

Mystery shopping is one of the few jobs that allows women to take their children to work with them. Secret shoppers work flexible hours and don't need work experience.

Nov 12, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

Kids love attending sleepovers, but it can be stressful for a child who wets the bed. However, it's possible for a bedwetting child to spend the night with friends.

Nov 12, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

Interactive museums for kids are fun and provide great learning opportunities. Visits to children's museums can be enhanced by proper planning and follow up afterwards.

Nov 9, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

It's great fun to make holiday cookies with kids during the Christmas season. Holiday baking is something that can be shared with family members of all ages.

Nov 8, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

Earn money working from home. Creative jobs for stay-at-home moms include freelance writing, selling crafts and art, and working as a kids' party entertainer.

Nov 8, 2009 - Melanie Mulrooney

Grocery shopping with children in tow can test the patience of any mom or dad. Still, trips to the supermarket with kids can be great weekly outings for families.

Nov 7, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

Use thanksgiving activities and games to teach kids about gratitude, appreciation and the importance of giving thanks for the blessings in life.

Nov 7, 2009 - Melanie Mulrooney

Child safety products used throughout the home are simple to use and reduce the chances of babies, toddlers, and children being injured in the home.

Nov 6, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

Children pick up on tension between their parents. Awareness of problems between Mom and Dad cause children a great deal of anxiety. It's vital to model reconciliation.

Nov 6, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

Though mothers have traditionally been the ones to stay home with the children, in some cases stay-at-home dads are the best option. Work- from-home jobs may be a factor.

Nov 6, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

Finding new and exciting ways to entertain toddlers is not always easy for stay-at-home parents. Here are some ideas to combat the stress and boredom.

Nov 4, 2009 - Denise Henry

Selling crafts can be a great business for stay-at-home moms looking to earn money working from home. Start a craft business and turn a hobby into a money-making venture.

Nov 4, 2009 - Melanie Mulrooney

Stay-at-home moms often are caught in between their spouse, children, making money and housework. Trying to juggle these tasks without guidance may create clutter.

Nov 3, 2009 - Renee Haswell

To prevent car sickness in children, avoid greasy food before travel, encourage the child to look out of the window, make frequent stops and keep plastic bags in the car.

Oct 23, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

It can be very difficult to find unusual Christmas presents for men. Even the most imaginative person often resorts to socks, handkerchiefs, or something similar.

Oct 19, 2009 - Helen Krasner

Kids who misbehave, personal conflicts between parents, latecomers and lingerers are common problems in playgroups that need to be resolved.

Oct 19, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

A parent hosting a playgroup at home needs to get the house ready, offer refreshments, keep the group format consistent and be prepared to deal with disciplinary issues.

Oct 14, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Considerations when managing a playgroup include the location of meetings, the duration and frequency of group sessions and the costs of hosting playtime.

Oct 11, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

To start a playgroup, decide who the group is for, what the age range for the kids should be, the size of the playgroup and the activities for participants.

Oct 5, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Life as a work-at-home mom is full of opportunities to teach kids valuable lessons. Home-based careers can demonstrate a mother's hard work, creativity and organization.

Oct 5, 2009 - Stacy Rogers

Deciding to be a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) vs. going back to work is a big choice. Consider family finances, child care expenses and the cost of working to help mom decide.

Oct 1, 2009 - Melanie Mulrooney

Parents can have free or cheap creative play for kids by using plain paper, building things with empty boxes, having backyard fun and playing dress up with old clothes.

Sep 27, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Being a work-at-home mother offers the benefits of earning a paycheck and still being there for the kids. What should moms consider before launching a home-based career?

Sep 23, 2009 - Stacy Rogers

Encourage older kids to help make a shopping list, plan weekly meals, learn about healthy foods and have lessons in basic mathematics while out food shopping with them.

Sep 20, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Working at home and having the flexibility to spend time with your child while earning money is most new moms dream.

Sep 15, 2009 - Diane Hartman

To shop efficiently with toddlers, keep the kids on reins, leave contact details in their clothes, involve them in shopping activities and bring a friend along to help.

Sep 14, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Planning the shopping trip, feeding baby first, bringing a friend along, driving to the shops and choosing the right time will make shopping with babies much easier.

Sep 9, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

To save time while buying food, mums should shop alone, know the supermarket layout, have a shopping list, limit shopping to once a week or try online grocery shopping.

Sep 4, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

To manage time efficiently, stay-at-home mums can complete related chores at the same time, set a timetable for tasks, work within time limits and reduce wasted hours.

Sep 1, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Being time efficient means having time management skills. Learn to prioritize household chores, say no when necessary, use a family calendar and develop a filing system.

Aug 20, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

To manage time effectively, stay-at-home mothers should always plan ahead, establish a family routine, avoid procrastinating and reduce household chores.

Aug 20, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Couples can practice co-parenting and share their childcare duties by discussing what each parent should do before the babies arrive and knowing each other's needs.

Aug 15, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Successful co-parenting needs partners to respect each other's parenting ideas, avoid arguing about discipline, enforce agreed decisions and be consistent with rules.

Aug 14, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

If parents fight in front of kids, they should state the issue, avoid swearing, be honest to kids about the argument and apologize to each other after the fight.

Aug 11, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Parents can avoid fights in kids' presence by keeping arguments private, having time-outs cool off, resisting blaming each other and allowing for personal differences.

Aug 10, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

A successful mothers' group should have reliable coordinators, a warm and friendly atmosphere, a calendar of events, its own group rules and a safe place for kids.

Aug 8, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Create new mothers' groups by talking to other mums, choosing a theme for the group, advertising the new group and using existing Internet resources.

Aug 8, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Besides mothers' groups, mums can enjoy other community activities provided by playgroups, baby gyms, libraries, breastfeeding associations and cultural centers.

Aug 5, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

Giving time for a new group, befriending other mums, asking lots of questions and keeping an open mind on parenting issues can help new mums fit into a mothers' group.

Aug 2, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

By joining mothers' groups, stay-at-home mums can overcome isolation, form friendships, get expert advice on childcare and reap the benefit of reciprocal babysitting.

Aug 1, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong

New mums can find mothers' groups through antenatal classes, baby health clinics, community centers, local newspapers and the Internet.

Jul 26, 2009 - Wei Yin Wong