by Amy LeForge | Mar 26, 2013 | Toddlers
Toddlers. They can be a fearsome thing some days, especially when you get into the whole “eating” thing. One day they only want to have waffles, the next day they only want to have…waffles. I remember when my sister was expecting her youngest child,...
by Amy LeForge | Mar 20, 2013 | Parenting
“Why are there no good parents on TV?” That’s the question Lisa Belkin poses in her parenting column online The New York Times’ blog. Reality shows like “Supernanny” or “The Real Housewives of New York City” put poor...
by Amy LeForge | Mar 19, 2013 | Tween
If you’re concerned about how to discuss alcohol with your pre-teen, you’re not alone. Many parents are nervous about beginning the conversation regarding alcohol and drug use, but the truth is: the more comfortable you seem towards your child, the more...
by Amy LeForge | Mar 13, 2013 | Adolescence
Teaching your teenager to drive is an important part of parenting and a right of passage for both you and your child. But you don’t have to wait until they’re ready to get their learner’s permit to teach your child about safe driving. In fact,...
by Melissa Cameron | Mar 9, 2013 | Miscellaneous, Parenting
When my neighbor’s trio of towheaded boys was 2, 4, and 6 years old, her younger sister sent them the best Christmas gift ever – a puppy! The entire morning saw the kids abandoning their new electronics in favor of playing outside with the dog. While her kids thought...
by Amy LeForge | Mar 5, 2013 | Tween
I have to say, I don’t think we’ll truly know the answer to whether texting is harmful to grammar for a while yet. I’d say there is good reason to be concerned, but also reason for hope. JMHO. 🙂 Thanks to the good folks at onlinecollege.org for the...
