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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.
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 181 days ago.
Saying "Goodbye" to a College-Bound Child - Deirdre Reilly
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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 202 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.
Confessions From a Far From Perfect Stay At Home Mom - Laura Trahan
When I became a stay at home mom, I guess I had false expectations and realizations. I honestly thought staying at home would be a breeze. I thought I would have so much more time on my hands. I would be able to nurture and enjoy my children. My husband would come home to a clean house and a hot... Submitted 5 years 262 days ago.
Stay-At-Home Moms Should Be Proud - Laura Trahan
It occurred to me today that there is a curse that surrounds being a stay-at-home mom. I know there are a lot of curses with choosing to be a stay-at-home mom, but in this instance I am talking about the need to continually validate one’s self. Let me explain. I met another stay-at-home mom... Submitted 5 years 306 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.
I have to admit—I am new to the stay-at-home mom thing. And here is my confession: I thought stay-at-home moms had it easy. I mean, a whole seven days to just play. How hard is that? It isn’t like having deadlines for presentations, stressing over work due and clothes that need to be washed when... Submitted 5 years 329 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 357 days ago.
Sammy Sosa, Lance Armstrong, Jude Law: Should Celebrities Be Role Models? - Laura Trahan
I used to get great joy out of watching my son get so excited about little things like sports and TV shows. When he was two, he used to act out the plays during baseball games, even going as far as looking runners back on second. He would fantasize he was the Houston Astros’ Lance Berkman, Craig... Submitted 6 years 5 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.
Free Parenting Tips: Activities Designed to Preserve Memories - Laura Trahan
Well, I blinked again and now I have a very busy one-year-old and a five-year-old who can’t start kindergarten soon enough. Where does the time go? So is there a way to freeze time? Determined not to let them grow up too fast, I set out on a mission to find activities that, for a brief second... Submitted 6 years 13 days ago.
Kitchen Disaster- A Flying Pressure-Cooker In The Air -
- Hilda CangOn the 2nd day of the arrival of our first daughter many years ago, the woman who we had hired to cook for us as well as coping with the daily washing during my month long confinement period, was only proven the beginning of our frustrating nightmare that followed. The good show had yet to begin.... Submitted 46 days 6 hours ago.
Infrared Heaters: Considering A EdenPure or HeatSurge? Check This - Joel Hendon
I have written several articles concerning the EdenPure Infrared Heaters. You will find more complaints on the internet concerning them than you will find praising them. This is not too unusual however, because many people who are perfectly happy with them, do not take the time to submit a... Submitted 101 days 2 hours ago.
Home Well System Maintenance: "Nor Any Drop to Drink" - Jack H. Schick
Our final seven years in Wyoming was spent living in a 16 by 80 foot mobile home on a sandy five acres of sagebrush and grass in the middle of a few hundred square miles of sandy sage brush and grass about ten miles north of Casper. To the south we could see the top of Wardwell Hill maybe four... Submitted 102 days 17 hours ago.
Beating Like Some Disembodied Heart We Hear: Family, Family, Family - Christofer French
“Go up to the land flowing with milk and honey. But I will not go with you, because you are a stiff-necked people and I might destroy you on the way." Now that my fellow hard-headed Israelites is a statement about how proud we are of ourselves. But somehow, we must be proud to stay... Submitted 103 days 12 hours ago.
Surviving the Disaster When it Comes: Take a Deep Breath and Relax - Jack H. Schick
I’m sort of a survival expert. That might be an overstatement. I’ve survived nearly sixty years. Considering some of the stupid things I’ve done, I should get some credit for that. But, what I mean is; I’ve always anticipated “the disaster.” I guess I’ve... Submitted 103 days 16 hours ago.
Grandson, 4, Badly Injured in a Totally Preventable Accident - Ken McCreless
Greetings Fellow Travelers … Sometimes in life there seems to be no option for relief, no pill to alleviate the pain. Sometimes we pray and receive an answer right away. Sometimes, like now, all we can do is pray, wait, and work through it. This is one of those times. My grandson... Submitted 104 days 3 hours ago.
The ability to write about family means that there is plenty to say, and I have already covered that territory in a different kind of article. However, our immediate family isn't all there is, because each of us have extensions of our families, and some are friends, spiritual mothers or fathers... Submitted 117 days 18 hours ago.
The Frightening Aspect Of Children’s Safety In Daycare Facilities - Joel Hendon
When I was born and growing up, if there were any daycare or nursery facilities anywhere, I was not aware of them. For the most part, mothers and siblings watched after the small ones, people who truly loved and cared for them. For that I am forever thankful. I know, and I understand perfectly... Submitted 120 days 2 hours ago.
The Anger Scale: Teach Your Kids Now or You'll Be Sorry -
- Jean TracyThe Anger Scale: Teach Your Kids Now or You'll Be Sorry By Jean Tracy, MSS The Anger Scale Can Help Your Kids Reduce Rage When Daniel heard he couldn't go on the Hammer at the amusement park, his eyes bulged and he shouted, “That's not fair!” “The sign where you got... Submitted 124 days ago.
