Homework is often a daunting task for parents as well as students, and can easily become the cause of family disputes, regardless of how conscientious your kids are. As parents try to ensure their children prioritize schoolwork and complete tasks...
What you'll need: Paper punch Red yarn Scissors Acrylic report holder Candy hearts Construction paper Markers Tape What to do: 1. Cut two hearts the same size from acrylic and construction paper. 2. Line up both hearts and punch holes around the edge. 3. Wrap one end of the yarn in tape...
I received my first lesson of parenting long before I was a parent. I didn't know it at the time, but what I learned is perhaps the most crucial tool all parents of young kids need to survive until their...
It's the heart of cold and flu season and almost every parent can relate to that feeling of helplessness. It usually gets worse at night. That rattle in the chest. Gasping for air. Coughing uncontrollably. It could be the common...
I tend towards the compulsive and obsessive. Always have. Said more positively, I am extremely focused. Recently, a good friend of mine let me know that her pregnant sister was interested in learning more about safe cribs that were free...
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 | Watch that beerby Kristen De Deyn Kirk in Mom
I've always thought that I'd be super smart when I have teenagers who might be tempted to sneak a sip of beer or wine (I'm being generous and saying a "sip," when I know it might be more.) But last night, during the Super Bowl, a group of three third graders and one second grader gathered around the beer in my house and one apparently tried to open one with his hands -- and not a |
 | 3 ways to keep your kids slimIt's true that we need to do our best to keep our kids healthy and a BIG part of that is making sure they don't become obese. It's not as easy as it appears, with the easy access to junk food and the constant allure of the TV and other things that keep our kids sedentary. |
 | New HereHello, we have been here for almost a year. I have a 3yr old girl and 1yr old boy, both with special needs. My hubby and I have been married for a year, so sea duty is new to me. I am a sahm looking to find some friends just like me. I have met some ship wives and they were less than "friend" material! I am so glad I found this website :) Amanda |
 | When to start music lessonsI have a 5 year old daughter who loves music as I'm sure most kids do. So far she has had 2 children's keyboards and a guitar. Now she shows interest in playing the flute. I have been looking into signing her up for music lessons but so far everything seems too expensive for me. |
 | Is this a reason to encourage your kids to play video games? Game developer offers $1 million reward for perfect game2K Sports is offering a $1 million prize to the first player to throw a perfect game in MLB 2K10, laying down the bounty as a statement of confidence in the authenticity of their game's revamped pitching controls. (from kotaku.com and videogames.yahoo.com) |
 | Saying Something BadThis morning while getting dressed, I handled my daughter a sweatshirt type vest to wear over her thin shirt. She has P.E. today and has complained about getting hot when they are forced inside due to the weather. "Wear this when you are not in gym to stay warm. You can take it off during gym." The vest has a little meaning for us. |
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