Ashley Wehrli

Fall and Halloween are not complete without some carved pumpkins. Jack-o-lanterns are a family tradition for millions of homes across the country, and it is one time families can sit together and enjoy an activity. However, carving is typically done with a big knife, and this can make some parents nervous. Some families may let their children decide the faces, shapes, and more, and then mom and dad take over the actual carving, but sometimes, we want just a bit more for our kids.

As much as we want to always keep our families safe, emergencies happen. This means that we always want to make sure we have a first-aid kit on hand so that we can address any cut, bump, or break that may happen. Children are always prone to injury. Their curious nature, no-fear attitude, and fun-loving heart make it easy for them to find themselves in dangerous positions that can often end in injury.

It's that time of year again, where children everywhere are picking out their Halloween costumes, complete with accessories and wigs, and a lot of the time that includes face paint. Face paint can really make a big difference to the final look of a costume, but it can bring some worry. Children's skin is very sensitive, and we want to make sure that we put paint on them that is safe and non-toxic.

Board games are always a big part of a family's home, and none are more fun and competitive than Monopoly. Monopoly is a classic board game that families have been playing for generations, and while it is fun, it has been known to create some family chaos and even fights. However, there is still a lot of good to be had when playing this fun game as a family.

It’s finally that time of year again; the snow is falling, laughter can be heard, and the malls are all getting a bit busier. That is because it is the holiday season, and many families are preparing for the big day, and it can be argued that no one is busier than parents. They are busy keeping track of the school holiday schedule, they are buying all the gifts on their child’s wishlist, and they are making sure the family gets together for dinner. All of this is happening while kids are lying in their bed at night, dreaming of the night Santa comes to fill the tree in the living room. For many, this is the most magical time of year.

By the time our children are in school, there seems to be a birthday party every other weekend. It is either for a classmate, a friend, cousin, or our own children, and it is easy to run out of gift ideas. However, sometimes we just need a short reminder of those classic toys that never seem to go out of style. Toys that not everyone would reach for automatically because they are "old-fashioned," but they are still a lot of fun and loved by kids everywhere.

Action, mystery, and intrigue are what all adventure seekers want, and your teen will find it all in one of these 12 must-read adventure books.

Hair can be very important to a child and you, and we always want it to look the best. Some may think this is harder with short hair since there is less of it to work with, but it can be done. Accessories for hair are all over the internet and in all the stores, but what ones will work best for short hair? We don't want to stock up on hair accessories only to find they keep falling out of our child's hair because they are not meant for short hair.

Nerf guns are pretty awesome, and they are loved by children everywhere, but they can seem pretty simple. You wouldn't believe the mods, accessories, and more that are on the market for these toys, and they are pretty cool. When we look at our children's collections, we may wonder what more they could have, and this can be a problem for a parent who has a child obsessed and needs a new gift idea or something to buy to congratulate their child for a big event.

Hosting holiday dinners at your house is no easy task, so give yourself a pat on the back for taking on this monumental role. The good news is, we can make your job a bit easier with some useful products. Whether it be Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter, a holiday dinner always seems to be around the corner. Times are chaotic for parents when there is a holiday