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Action for Healthy Kids offers Grants for Better School Health
April 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Action for Healthy Kids is a small but growing non- profit organization with an important mission: To improve the health and well- being of children in the United States, through exercise, better diet, and improved living and schooling conditions. The organization works directly with parents, educational administrators, government officials, and others as it works to (Continue Reading…);
Boston Marathon: What do we do now? #StayStrong
April 16, 2013 By 1 Comment
Last night I still had some of my own thoughts and emotions to work through about the Boston Marathon. Relief that my friends there were safe and horror that anyone could commit such a cowardly, horrific act at this amazing event, much of which is done to support non-profit and charitable organizations where the (Continue Reading…);
I caught the Easter Bunny at my house – you can too! Easter Bunny Giveaway
March 28, 2013 By 5 Comments
I have one little girl that just LOVES the Easter Bunny. Last year when her picture was taken with him (or her) she just would not let go. I turned around to look at the proofs and make my selections and the photographer said, “Ma’am I’m sorry but could you get your daughter to (Continue Reading…);
Help make summer swimming fun with Frogglez Goggles
March 28, 2013 By 1 Comment
Help make summer swimming fun with Frogglez Goggles
Five Ways to Encourage Children to Save Money
March 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Children need guidance and direction in most all areas but one that is often neglected by both schools and parents is the subject of money management. Schools at all pre- college levels barely touch the subject of personal finance and the topic is often pushed aside by parents because it isn’t considered as immediately pressing (Continue Reading…);
Five Easy Ways to Cut Grocery Costs
March 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Groceries are a necessity, but the cost of groceries can really add up and they often claim a larger share of discretionary spending than any other household good or service. Food in the United States is still reasonably priced and easily obtainable compared to the rest of the world, but it still makes sense to stretch (Continue Reading…);
Which Way USA: A Fun Way to Teach Children Geography
February 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Education needs to be broad- based to be most effective. Parents may have their favorite subjects and unknowingly push their children in a certain educational direction, but it is important to expose kids to many different subjects. One subject that is often overlooked is geography but a popular children’s magazine has an excellent learning tool (Continue Reading…);
Real moms talk about old school versus new school parenting in ‘Parental Guidance’
December 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Opening Christmas Day you may recognize many of these “scenes” as yesterday you spent time together living them for real. What are somethings real live mom’s say about the difference between “old school” and “new school” parenting? With the best of intentions, of course, traditional parents (read: earlier generations) frequently emphasize the need for young (Continue Reading…);
Winter break boredom busters
December 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
With Christmas break from school, your little darlings may start to find that they are a whole lot closer to being naughty than they are to being nice. After the holiday they have all their toys and games to enjoy, but even those only take so much time. Try these boredom busters over the school (Continue Reading…);
DIY, quick, easy childproofing tips for travel or home
December 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Do you have friends and family visiting over the holidays with small children? Are you traveling with small children and worry about them getting into “everything.” If you haven’t saved all your childproofing products from the ghost of Christmas’ past, or you never had a need for them before, but do now there are several (Continue Reading…);
Review and giveaway: Should we do vaccines for ‘The Greater Good?’ (Ends Dec. 7)
December 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The last time I took one of my daughter’s to the doctor for her yearly check up I was told she was due for six – count them SIX vaccinations. How can this be? I’m not a bad mom or forgetful. I stay on top of their medical records and check ups. But SIX vaccinations (Continue Reading…);
Four activities to teach your children to show gratitude
November 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
As the holidays come to an end, you may be looking around your house at all the things your children now have and all the things they had and wonder to yourself, “Are my children spoiled?” I know it was a question I had to ask. For many families, no matter what the budget (Continue Reading…);
A story of Thanksgiving: Why I am thankful for fingerpaints
November 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Gratitude comes in the most surprising of places. Sometimes it hits you as you are watching your children at play. Other times as you see a homeless person on the street. For me, it came in the form of a shopping trip to Walmart. This particular shopping trip I was tired, rushed, and had no (Continue Reading…);
Staying home sick with the kids: 5 tips to take the work out of sick days
November 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
As cold and flu season approaches many parents may be faced with the dilemma of what to do when the children are sick for school or daycare. There are options and alternatives to missing work while taking care of your family.
