JayDee VykoukalCreating a bathroom that works for every member of the household requires thoughtful planning and practical choices. With children in the mix, convenience and safety should lead the way, followed closely by design elements that make everyday routines smoother. Where to start with a bathroom design? Storage solutions Start with storage that is low enough…
JayDee VykoukalChoosing a first car for your teenager can feel like a big step. Safety, affordability, and reliability all come into play, but so does finding a vehicle they’re excited to drive. With a little planning, this milestone can be both memorable and manageable. Safety First Without Sacrificing Style Many parents lean toward smaller sedans or…
Mercy KamburaOne day, your little boy or girl will be a colleague, a boss, or a partner. How confident are you in their ability to navigate the world, feeling secure in their emotions? Raising engineers and successful entrepreneurs is superb, but raising emotionally secure children is even more rewarding. Emotionally secure kids are more resilient, empathetic,…
Mercy KamburaDespite what some might think, motherhood doesn’t come with an expiration date. I had my third baby at 38, 9 years after my first. Pregnancy was a whole ordeal altogether, with a lot of anxiety fueled by Dr. Google on the dangers of being “old” and pregnant, but this phase of motherhood has pleasantly surprised…
Mercy KamburaRaising a child might seem simple until they start talking, and you realize that your “little bundle of joy” is becoming a lively and a little mischievous character. Instilling good manners can slip through the cracks as we try to cut perfect sandwich squares and make the kids eat broccoli. The worst part about ill-mannered…
As winter’s last shadows recede and the first hints of spring emerge, a time-honored tradition begins to take shape across American homes: spring cleaning. While it may involve scrubbing corners, organizing closets, and clearing the accumulation of winter’s dust and clutter from your home, Blueprint, a therapist-enablement technology platform, explains how research has revealed that…