Children
The Lillian Vernon Christmas catalog arrived in the mail Friday and I handed it to my seven-year-old in the car as we were pulling into our driveway... Read more
Nose-picking. Hair-twirling. Shirt-chewing. Thumb-sucking. Your preschool and early-grade grandchildren are adorable, but they’re not perfect. If they’re like most kids, they have carried some of... Read more
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Do You Exploit Your Kids When You Blog About Them?
Let’s face it: many of us starting blogging as a way of keeping digital scrapbooks of our kids. You’ve shared your URL with family and... Read more
Discussing Death with Children
The best way to discuss death with children is to utilize everyday moments from a very young age. For example, when you see a dead... Read more
Why Children Ask Why
“Why?” “Why??” “WHY???” The countless “whyzz” of childhood have tried the patience of adults throughout the ages. But asking “why” is one of the most... Read more
Are Some Mothers Carrying a Pink Chemical Bomb in Their Purses?
It’s pink. It’s on Mommy’s keyring, so it must be safe. It has a little button; “I think I’ll press it and see what happens.”... Read more
Inexpensive Ideas to Keep Your Kids Entertained
As a mama to quadruplets, I’m always looking for activities to entertain my active two year olds. With winter approaching, we all need inexpensive indoor activities to keep... Read more
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. How will you get your family involved in the cause—a breast cancer walk? Volunteering? We want to hear all about it! Inspire us.
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