by Amy LeForge | Feb 4, 2012 | Safety
Man has always been fascinated by fire, and kids are particularly so. Several years ago, my friend’s child, a curious, mischievous boy was playing with some matches in the garage. He accidentally ignited an old rag and the fire quickly spread to boxes stored in the...
by Amy LeForge | Feb 3, 2012 | Parenting
“Mom and Dad, I think I need to move back home.” Parents everywhere are hearing that confession more and more often from their college grads. Grown children returning to the nest after college is a phenomenon fueled by the combination of accumulated...
by Amy LeForge | Jan 27, 2012 | Resources/Reviews
Welcome to the January 28, 2012 edition of parenting link roundup. Sue Waters presents 10 Frightening Facts About Teen Drivers posted at Confessions from the Crib: How To Make Baby Food: 5 Easy Steps posted at To Dance or Not To Dance: Are We Overscheduling? | Stress...
by Amy LeForge | Jan 26, 2012 | Parenting
So, the younger boys have needed some orthodontic treatment for quite a while. We bit the bullet a couple of months ago and had them evaluated. Each needed an appliance installed to straighten out their bite and avoid surgery in the future. This has not been an easy...
by Amy LeForge | Jan 25, 2012 | Education
Pre-kindergarten is the first formal classroom education that children between the ages of 3-5 attend. The purpose of a pre-kindergarten is to familiarize children with typical school atmosphere. As kindergartens are meant to be academically oriented, children are...
