One morning I dragged myself out of bed, grabbed my pile of clothes and headed for the shower. Halfway there I was waylaid by a child wanting a drink. Because I love them, and because I didn’t want them banging on the door … Continue reading...
October 8, 2008 by
Head To Alaska The Last Frontiers
photo credit: philip pannenko Imagine being a resident of Alaska in a town of 900 and watching thousands of passengers unloading off six massive cruise lines. Back in the 1800s, the Gold Rush brought a similar bombardment of … Continue reading...
October 1, 2008 by
Oopsy Daisy Can Transform Children’s Lives
In the last five years, kids' art has received a lot of national attention. Contrast this with the opinions of yester-year, when the concept of fine art for kids was a joke. Who's got the last laugh now? Oopsie Daisy … Continue reading...
September 26, 2008 by
Have Fun With These Halloween Games & Activities For Children
The majority of kids love all things Halloween. As adults, we assume it's because Halloween means candy and kids generally love candy. But many kids love more than just the abundance of candy at Halloween time. They really … Continue reading...
September 25, 2008 by
Assist Your Son Or Daughter Kick The Thumb Sucking Habit: Essential Parenting Advice
Thumb sucking is a concern lots of parents have. Toddlers suck their thumbs because it's calming and comforting. It's very likely something they did before they were born and revert back to it when they are agitated, nervous, … Continue reading...
September 24, 2008 by
Taming Twin Preschoolers
I often hear from parents of twins between the ages of 2 through 4 who are frustrated by their children’s misbehavior. Preschoolers love to test their limits and push their boundaries as they explore their world. And they … Continue reading...
September 23, 2008 by
Method Of Teaching Child Sign Language
There are many reasons that sign languages have been introduced into a child's life. Most of the time we as parents don't think about sign language or teaching the language to our children if they are not hearing impaired. … Continue reading...
September 21, 2008 by
Doing A Game Or Jigsaw Puzzle Together Builds Family Relationships
photo credit: healthserviceglasses Having a weekly games night is a great way to build family communication and relationships. Life's busy routines can so often keep us so occupied that families can lose connection. By … Continue reading...
September 20, 2008 by
How They Check Criminal Records
Americans have become increasingly security conscious since 9/11. It is now common for someone who is seeking a job to find that a company checks criminal records as part of its hiring process. Some companies are even … Continue reading...
September 18, 2008 by
Dreams In My Dreambook
As a mother of two boys ages 4 and 6, when I come across a book that I know my boys will enjoy I'm quick to grab it. I recently had the pleasure to review Stefanie Nastou's rhyming bedtime story titled Dreams in My Dreambook … Continue reading...
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