Make Learning Fun With JumpStart.com
My boys LOVE to play games. They especially love to play games on the computer. That's what makes Jumpstart.com a super resource for us. JumpStart has been making educational computer games for...well, for years and years. When the older boys were little, we all...
Build Baby’s Confidence Through Sign Language
When children at an early age experience disappointment in communicating over and over again it significantly affects their confidence. We learn through patterns and repetition. When a child can’t effectively engage in either, it becomes frustrating for the child and...
Parenting Link Roundup October 2012
Welcome to the October 28, 2012 edition of parenting link roundup. Carrie Dotson presents 10 Family-Friendly Apple Themed Ideas posted at Summer Nanny Jobs, saying, "Fall has finally arrived, and that means its apple season! There’s no better way to enjoy this time of...
Outgrown the Crib? 5 Essentials to Transition Your Toddler’s Bedroom
When it is time to ditch the crib and go from baby to big-boy or big-girl status, there are some essentials your toddler's room will need. While it may be tempting to strip the room clean and start from scratch, these useful ideas will keep your budget low and you and...
Rotary Promotes Literacy Worldwide
I've been learning a little about Rotary International, a group that has a very compelling mission for its members: service above self. With 1.2 million members, this group is a force for good in the world. One big focus of Rotarians is Literacy. In Washington State,...
Why You Need a Phone Sheriff
If there is one thing that is constant in technology then it is change. This fact is truer for web technologies in the recent years, than for any other technology. Today web technologies have moved from the internet to mobiles and other smart hand held devices. And...
Giveaway – Keep Your Documents Safe with SentrySafe
Hi Heroes! I've written before about how much I love SentrySafe's products. It started last year in October, when SentrySafe was giving away the Pink 1100 Fire Safe in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. This summer, I was able to give away two other safes this...
Carson-Dellosa Supports the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Hi Heroes! I mentioned Carson-Dellosa a while back. They're a publishing company that have some pretty doggone nice educational products that may interest you. Between now and October 31, Carson-Dellosa is donating $1 from every online purchase at carsondellosa.com...
What You Need to Know About Car Seat Safety
Editor's note: Please be sure to check on your state or region's laws regarding car seats and children. The laws often change. In my state, children are required to be in booster seats well beyond the age of 4. If you are travelling, be sure to check the laws of the...
Baby Care: How to Hold an Infant
I'm late sharing this next episode in the Baby Care series, but wanted to continue because I think they're very useful to both new parents and kids learning how to babysit. This week's video demonstrates the safe way to hold an infant. Enjoy! Earnest Parenting: help...