Nanny to Mommy

It’s so great when the weather is finally good enough to spend more time outdoors isn’t it? From long walks in the open countryside to days playing with the kids in the garden. Of course, that joy can be a bit overshadowed if your garden is a something of a desert. So, if you’re looking to get your garden ready for summer, then here’s some ideas for a refresh.

Your toddler is a picky eater. They refuse to eat anything but chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese, so you're starting to think that maybe they just don't like food.

Do you know what your problem is? It's the tableware! That's right. It doesn't matter how good of a cook you are or how tasty your recipes might be if there isn't something on their plate that appeals to them visually. The right dishes can make a huge difference when it comes to convenience and cleanliness.

Here are five reasons why the right tableware can make toddlers happy with every mealtime

With how busy most of our lives are, it leads us to put things on the back burner from time to time. This could be a hobby we had, a passion of ours or even our social lives. However, one thing that should never be put on the back burner and neglected is our family.

While family is always important, it is especially crucial to have a comfortable and interesting family life. If your family hardly speaks, or is constantly arguing with one another, it can make life difficult. Thankfully, there are some things you can do to help your family life be happy, comfortable and interesting. This article is going to go over a few of them.

It's summer and that means the three S's -- sand, sea, and SHARKS! National Geographic Kids Books is celebrating this majestic beast and its habitat with a "jaw-some" shark-themed giveaway for all ages. Chocked full of vibrant photos, exciting first hand accounts of shark encounters and weird, wild and fascinating facts, these books are perfect for shark-tastic summer reading, backseat boredom busting and the ideal gift for the shark “fin”-atic! And don't forget -- the summertime pop culture phenomena of Shark Week and SharkFest is almost here.

Here is a brief description of each title: