Healthy Living

In the America educational system, parents and teachers meet at least once a year to have a parent-teacher conference, to discuss the unique needs of each child, and how they can work together to help the student achieve success. While the intention of these meetings is to foster communication, many parents await them with trepidation because they’re unsure of their role in their child’s education, and don’t know how to get involved.

School’s officially back in and well underway! Raise your hand if you are a parent with kids in school, who struggles with making lunches? It can be a daunting task: not only trying to find foods those little ones will actually eat, but items that will fit within school guidelines (i.e. nut-free, litter-less, etc.).

It’s sweet, creamy, and for many people something they simply must indulge in at least once a day. It’s a midnight snack; a treat for a job well done; something that some people turn to if they are having a bad day; and is placed in everything from cake, to ice cream, and melted down in a fondue to dip fruit in.

Menstruation is heralded by women everywhere as a “coming of age” in which a girl becomes a woman. While this may sound like it’s supposed to be a wonderful, exciting time in a young girl’s life, it can be scary or overwhelming if you don’t know what to expect or have the proper supplies.

You’ve likely suffered from the flu at least once in your life. It isn’t fun, is it? Maybe you’re a new parent and you’re worried about your child getting the flu. If that’s the case, you’ve come to the right place. Many parents have doubts about the flu shot, but we’ve come up with 10 great reasons why you should vaccinate your kids.

If you only wear black eyeliner, you’re really missing out! Beginners tend to shy away from colored eyeliners since they’re not sure how to use them. Even makeup artists sometimes stick with basic colors for fear of looking over-done.

Most women like to watch their favorite stars and copy their beauty techniques, but often feel like they can’t afford expensive high-end products and treatments. Believe it or not, many Hollywood “it” girls use drugstore cosmetics to achieve their iconic looks, and their professional makeup artists do the same.

For those of you who only dream of anything more than five hours of shut-eye, here are some tips to help you get a better-quality set of zzz’s and feel more human-like when your alarm annoyingly awakens you from your magical slumber.

Summer is just around the corner, which means it is time to stock up on high-quality sunscreen products to help you combat the summer sun’s harsh rays. There are many sunscreen products on the market, so it is difficult to know which one will work the best for your skincare needs until you actually try it.

When it comes to any girl’s beauty bag, foundation is a must-have. Foundation can help a woman cover-up the few blemishes that she may want to hide or provide her with that pick-me-up for a special occasion. Foundation is easy to apply by using sponges to get the full and smooth coverage that you want to ensure that you look flawlessly beautiful at any given moment.