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Child of Nine Moons - Goshwin Stone
In the year nineteen-sixty nine, Child of Nine Moons stood looking out her window, seeing the beauty of a world that seemed to be unseen by others. The wind causing the old oak to sway and whisper secrets which were meant for those who choose to listen. She always chose to listen. Tree never... Submitted 1 year 14 days ago.

Everyone gets a trophy- Trashing American Self Esteem - Jon Searles
My daughter recently worked many hours preparing to try out for her school play. She sincerely wanted a lead in the spring musical. Hours upon hours in our living room she sang, danced, and worked on her monologue. She knew she would be up against stiff competition. Young women who had years of... Submitted 1 year 17 days ago.

My Heart is Beating Outside of My Body - Liesl Garner
"Being a mother means forever having your heart walk around outside of your body." I could not find the origin of the quote. I found all sorts of people on the Internet using the quote, but not an original reference to the first person that said it. I feel it, though. I feel more deeply for my... Submitted 1 year 83 days ago.

The Myth of the Self-Made Man - - Aaron Taylor
Have you heard this one? That rich guy over there, he's a self- made man. People sometimes say it of others, but usually people say it of themselves if they feel their lives are particularly boast-worthy. The implication is that the person is where he or she is solely as the result of their own... Submitted 1 year 220 days ago.

I Can Fly Dad! - Richard Radtke
My son Ethan's birthday was the other day, four years old and going strong. Every day like every child, he discovers something new, and I with him. He has a stubborn streak, which is good, although there are times. He is curious, and tries to be helpful when he can, usually I just grin at him and... Submitted 1 year 290 days ago.

Things I Learned from My Two-Year-Old - - Gabriella Gometra
I thought I had it all figured out. Go to work, pay the bills, go out with friends and do it all over again. Then came baby, and everything changed. There was still work and the bills, but friends went out the window. When he was almost two, I started staying home and awaited baby number two. By... Submitted 1 year 294 days ago.

Lucky Ducks - Brianna Popsickle
If you asked people what I was good at, they'd probably say I was a loyal friend, talented artist or a good writer. Depending on the last portrait I'd done or the latest article I'd written, I may or may not agree. If you asked me what I thought I was good at, I'd say, "I've been a good... Submitted 1 year 314 days ago.

Five Reasons Having A Girl Changes Everything - Laura Trahan
My daughter turns five today. Technically, she doesn't turn five until 11:42 p.m. tonight. I know it is hard to believe that someone who doesn't look a day over 18 could possibly have a five-year-old, but it is true. O.k. humor me today! My baby is getting too big, I need some slack. Having a... Submitted 2 years 84 days ago.

So He's 18-years old...who knew it Would come to This? - - Teresa Ortiz
December 17, 1990, 12:33 pm, Justin was born to Art and Teresa Ortiz. From day one they were blessed. With his fine set of lungs he taught them how to be alert. As a young boy, his lungs would prove faithful by screaming in the fields, teaching his mother how to run bare-foot down the... Submitted 3 years 53 days ago.

My Eighteen Month Old Little Girl Scares Me - - Dan Bimrose
I have two sixteen year old boys. I have one 6 year old son. I have two girls under the age of 18 months. I have learned how to handle the boys. I have a great deal of experience with boys. I was once a boy. That helps. With girls however, I am breaking new ground. All of my children are perfect... Submitted 3 years 205 days ago.

Moments Together: Engaging Our Children in Everyday Life - - Nicole Beurkens
I witnessed something this past week that has caused me to think about the time we spend with our children, and the importance of everyday moments. While standing in line at the counter of our family's favorite pizza place, waiting for our take-out order to be ready, I noticed a little girl and... Submitted 3 years 252 days ago.

Valuing Others: Reflections on an Incident in a Kindergarten Classroom - - Nicole Beurkens
We hear about things on the news, read them in the paper, or listen to the latest gossip from friends or colleagues, there is a tendency to jump to conclusions and make assumptions about the people involved. I try to keep in mind that there are always two sides (at least) to every story. What I... Submitted 3 years 252 days ago.

Confessions Of A Three-Year-Old Drama Queen - Laura Trahan
My girl is a master. I have shared before in my articles how manipulative my daughter can be with every action and word she makes. Don't feel sorry for her because that is what she wants-that is what she practices. Yes, I have caught her even at the age of three practicing her fake crying... Submitted 3 years 276 days ago.

Rulemaking Versus Ruling Your Home - Mark Gregston
Some parents mix the idea of rulemaking with ruling their home. Reasonable rulemaking and proper boundaries will help a teenager mature into a confident adult, while living under a "ruler" can lead to frustration, rebellion and eroded self-esteem. Which kind of home is yours? One that has rules... Submitted 4 years 11 days ago.

Mean Parents Anonymous - Guilty As Charged - Mary Fagan
My name is Mary and I’m a mean parent. Like the other member of Mean Paren Submitted 4 years 141 days ago.

Teaching Kids Civility In An Unkind World - James P Krehbiel
Without a doubt, we live in a crazy world. Have you observed a driver holding a cigarette in one hand and using a cell phone while weaving down the highway? Have you ever had someone cut in front of you while waiting in line? How about letting the door slam on you when you are entering a... Submitted 4 years 285 days ago.

Teen Clothing Exposed - A Grim Tale - Mary Fagan
Fashion industry moguls, having studied parenting trends, discovered that adults have stopped reading fairy tales to children. Danger looms as these magical weavers take advantage of lessons not learned from this mild, yet fairly effective, indirect teaching tool. As a result, a whole lot... Submitted 5 years 104 days ago.

Barbie Tales - Run, Barbie, Run! - Lisa Barker
When my toddler walks by with a naked Barbie doll, her hair drenched and dripping, I know Barbie has been skinny-dipping in the toilet. Call it a mother’s instinct. No matter what the circumstances are, moms have a way of putting two and two together and coming up with the exact scenario. Too... Submitted 5 years 167 days ago.

A Running Diary of The First Day of School-A Parent’s Perspective - Laura Trahan
My husband and I dropped off our firstborn son today for his first day of kindergarten. Since my mind has been racing non-stop over the last 24 hours, I decided to keep a running diary of how my life turned upside down in what seemed to be a blink of an eye. The Night Before The First Day ... Submitted 5 years 180 days ago.

Parenting Tips – Exposing the Lies Behind Popular Child-Raising Myths - Danny Davids
Ever have something happen that’s so unexpected you don’t know how to respond? I had one of those types of experiences this week. I was walking in a public place during the lunch hour, and four children came out of a fast-food restaurant. They were headed directly towards me, and I kept waiting... Submitted 5 years 201 days ago.

Science for Preschoolers: Simple Activities To Get Your Child Thinking Scientifically - Laura Trahan
It is almost back-to-school time and you just realized that you never even mentioned the word science this entire summer. Or maybe you are a preschool mom and looking for some new ideas. Or maybe, you are like me and don’t have a scientific bone in your body. Whatever the reason, we all need... Submitted 5 years 203 days ago.

Obesity in Children: How To Help Your Child Without Hurting Their Self-Esteem - Laura Trahan
Obesity in children has been a major topic on news stations everywhere lately. Before I taught school, I actually thought that the topic was exaggerated a little. Then I started to take notice. It has been sad to me to see the amount of kids who are overweight or obese. I know how the kids... Submitted 5 years 319 days ago.

Free Tips for Dads – Give Your Daughter a Birthday Gift She’ll Cherish Forever - Danny Davids
As the father of two daughters, now both adults, I’ve had at least a few opportunities to present my share of birthday gifts with my wife.   Some of them were winners, and some were…well, just gifts.   And I won’t comment on the gifts of cash or gift cards (although they were probably appreciated... Submitted 5 years 330 days ago.

Britney Spears, Angelina Jolie, Madonna, The Celebrity Mom Myth, Part 2 - Jean Horst
Should regular people try to copy Celebrities? I apologize if it seems like I'm picking on Angelina, Britney, Madonna, Kate Moss and all the rest by singling them out just because they are celebrities. The problem isn't that they are famous - the problem is that we are bombarded with their... Submitted 5 years 356 days ago.

Angelina Jolie, Britney Spears & Madonna - The Celebrity Mom Myth Part 1 - Jean Horst
I'm so sick of reading about celebrity moms. So sick of it, that I can't stop. I'll admit to being a little obsessed with the details of the lives of Angelina Jolie, Britney Spears, Madonna, Denise Richardson, et al and their children. I read all the details about their parenting decisions, what... Submitted 6 years 9 days ago.