This month brings two new DVDs from HIT Entertainment. First up-Bob the Builder: Let’s Build the Beach. This 45 minute DVD is all new and has never been shown on TV. All of the episodes focus on the building of the Bobland Bay promenade. My girls both loved these 5 new episodes of their favorite construction worker.

Your kids also get to meet two more of Bob’s friends. Bristle and Splasher are introduced during the DVD and you learn their specialties in the construction process. I liked how all the episodes were tied together and my kids were fascinated to see how it was all going to come together in time for the promenade’s grand opening. Read the rest »

In a time when everyone resorts to capsules to relieve their pain, a new form of treatment is growing in popularity. Across the world, dogs are being used to help people cope with mental and physical hindrances. Therapy dogs are a subcategory of service dogs; they undergo extensive training and can help people cope with mild to major disabilities. In addition to the trained dog, everyday puppies and adult dogs are used to help treat depression. Caring for a dog promotes a sense of responsibility and provides companionship for those who need it most. So how exactly can a dog be used as a treatment for depression? Read the rest »

Dear Mr. Dad: Six months ago, my wife and I divorced because she was having an affair. After our divorce, she remarried and my 3-year old son has become attached to her new husband, who showers him with expensive presents. I know my son loves me, but it isn’t easy for me not to feel hurt by their relationship. I don’t want to harm my son’s relationship with his stepfather, so how can I deal with these feelings?

A: Sometimes mothers think they’re the only ones who feel threatened by their ex’s new relationships, but it happens to dads, too. It’s never easy to watch another man come into the picture and “steal” your family. In your situation, such feelings might be worse because of how your marriage ended and how quickly the stepfather entered the picture. Rest assured, though, there’s nothing unusual about your reactions. Read the rest »

Enjoy zucchini inspired recipes, why moms need an iPhone and a fresh look at photo baby announcements.

Boston Mamas: Zucchini For All. Perfect to suit the abundance at the farmer’s markets, enjoy these zucchini inspired recipes for the whole family.

Car & Caboodle: 10 Reasons Why Moms Need an iPhone. Read the rest »

Like most parents, sisters Laura and Julie struggled to find a healthy balance between all of their commitments, family and ‘me’ time. Bogged down with the stress of too much to do and not enough time to do it, these two moms with six children between them sought out to simplify their lives.

From their fast-past lives, an idea was born to launch a company focused around products that make life easier for women. Product #1? The Azula, a stylish neoprene mat you place at the edge of the pool so that your bathing suit doesn’t snag when you sit poolside. Read the rest »

You have heard of an archaeologist, speech pathologist and psychologist. They are experts in their fields of ancient civilizations, speech and the human mind. You can be an “ologist” too. A partyologist. Read the rest »

More than four million acres of American farmland have already been dedicated to organic farming, helping our health and our future. That’s four million acres farmed without the use of toxic pesticides or other toxic chemicals; four million acres nurtured with both ancient and modern techniques that are in balance with nature, helping to reduce the production of greenhouse gasses and reduce the threat of global warming. Read the rest »