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A New Kind of Scouting for Kids

I’m a HUGE fan of the Boy Scouts; my boys have been involved for years and I expect to have 4 Eagle Scouts in the family in the next 5 or 6 years. That said, there is a new kind of scout opportunity available to kids and it’s called Hacker Scouting. No,...

Serious Fun Network Helps Sick Kids

More than two decades ago, the actor Paul Newman founded a very special camp for kids with serious illnesses. His vision was a place where the joy of playing and laughing had a profound impact allowing children to reach beyond their illnesses and discover strength,...

Sandy Beck – Diaper Hero

Why would a middle-aged woman who doesn’t have a baby start making cloth diapers? It’s an unlikely story, but true. Her story may make you think – about diapers, and maybe even other life choices. Her name is Sandy Beck and she has a 30-year-old daughter. When...

Help Your Kids Set Goals with ReMined

There are literally millions and millions of apps on the market, so when one comes along that looks useful, I like to tell you about it. One such app is ReMined, a personal visualizing and goal-setting tool that has wonderful applications for parents. ReMined is...