by socialspark | Jun 2, 2013 | Parenting
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Allstate for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. One thing I’ve noticed with the younger boys in particular is how frequently they react to situations with…well, not with optimism. It’s...
by Amy LeForge | May 30, 2013 | Parenting
At some point in every parent’s life, they will leave their child or children alone. This is a huge step mentally and physically, because it represents the period when the training wheels come off. All of the parenting up to that point comes into play as children are...
by Amy LeForge | May 29, 2013 | Parenting
Here’s a tale of two mistakes, separated in time. Let’s start with Amanda, a bright, outgoing young woman, and a pretty good student with lots of friends. Most of her fellow middle school classmates are – like her – good kids, but occasionally they test...
by Amy LeForge | May 28, 2013 | Parenting
Whether you’re a parent or not, keeping your neighborhood a safe place for kids should be a top priority. You probably remember the golden days of your youth, when you could run the streets, playing baseball and hanging out with your friends without a care in...
by Melissa Cameron | May 24, 2013 | Baby
On the wall of the studio where my wife practices yoga is a quote, “Struggles make you stronger; changes make you wiser.” But the changes she experienced after childbirth confused us both so much that neither of us felt either stronger or wiser. In addition to...
by Amy LeForge | May 23, 2013 | Parenting
Your kids can be human tornadoes: they run all over the house, jump on the bed, squeal, don’t listen to you, and fling food and other toy objects everywhere. This can leave your house in ruins, but it can also shatter any sort of patience you once had. If the human...
