Why You Should Monitor Your Child’s Computer
As your children get older, the question will arise about introducing them to using a computer. The opinion of what age you think is appropriate will of course vary from parent to parent and there's never a right answer. There will also be the question of what to...
What’s the Big Deal About Immunizations?
(Editor's note: the views in this article are those of the individual author, and not necessarily of Earnest Parenting. This is not to detract in any way from Amy's excellent article, but an acknowledgement that thoughtful people disagree on some of her points.)...
Keep Valuables Safely Locked Up in Your Car with SentrySafe
I've shared my fondness for Sentry's safes here before. And I did mention this one last month, but couldn't resist telling you about it again now that I've had time to play with it. It's the Compact Safe P008E, if you want the official name. This little safe is SO...
Seeing the Future
Excerpted from Smart Is Cool, to be published in 2013, by Dom Testa We can emphasize the benefits of academic achievement to today’s students by teaching the fine art of visualization. In other words, show them the future. Young people are so focused on the here and...
Mom Blog Society iPad3 Giveaway Next Month!
iPad3 Holiday Event is hosted by Mom Blog Society. Prize: iPad3 The event dates: 10/4 - 11/1 Sorry, event has ended.
The Many Developments of Home Schooling in the USA
Home schooling in the USA has evolved rapidly since it first came to widespread public attention, after many years of being limited mainly to rural areas. With an estimated two million or more home-schooled students across the USA, it's still a minority, but it's a...
The Kids are Back in School: Drive Carefully
A press release from Sylvania Automotive Lighting: HILLSBORO, N.H., August 29, 2012 – In an effort to share an important lesson in back-to-school safety, SYLVANIA Automotive Lighting and Alison Rhodes, the Safety Mom, have joined forces to remind drivers to remove...
Save a Stranger’s Life: Sign up For the Bone Marrow Registry
City of Hope is a hospital in Duarte, California that is one of 40 Comprehensive Cancer Centers, the highest designation a hospital can earn from the National Cancer Institute. The designation is a recognition of excellence in cancer treatment, prevention, research...
Get Your Pre-Schooler Moving With In-Sync Activity Cards
I was blessed to receive a review copy of the In-Sync Activity Cards, a companion to the book Growing an In-Sync Child by Joye Newman and Carol Kranowitz. I haven't read the book, but if it's anything like the cards then you really might enjoy it! The cards are set up...
10 Tips to Prepare for Christmas in Advance
Preparing for Christmas can be a stressful and overwhelming process, especially if there are multiple parties, family dinners or children involved. Thankfully, the whole preparation process can be much easier if you plan ahead of time. Here are 10 tips to prepare for...