Music Makes You Smarter
Heh. If you are the kind of parent (like me) who insists your children learn an instrument, here is some more ammunition for your case. Thanks to the good folks at Online College.org for making this infographic!
Growing Numb
On August 6th, a robotic contraption - about the size of a Mini Cooper - landed on the surface of another world after an eight month trip and a mind-blowing maneuver that brought it gently to the dusty ground. That same day, headlines on our own world were filled with...
Use Holidays as Cultural Learning Tools for Your Kids
If you’ve ever wanted to introduce your children to other cultures, just about every holiday out there -- including non-American holidays -- give you the perfect opportunity to do so. Most children are under the impression that the holidays of their religion are...
The Home Security Back-to-School Survival Guide
All over the country kids are making their way back into school. For some this brings joy, and for others dread. Either way, as a parent there are some tips you can familiarize yourself with to keep your kids safe. Here are the Top 4 Back-to-School Home Security Tips...
What is Normal in Breastfeeding Your Baby or Child
Breastfeeding is an instinctual and natural act, but it is also an art that is learned day by day. The reality is that almost all women can breastfeed, have enough milk for their babies and learn how to overcome problems both large and small. It is almost always...
Pills are Not for Preschoolers – A Review
I got to read Pills are Not for Preschoolers: A Drug-Free Approach for Troubled Kids by Marilyn Wedge this summer and WOW. Love it. A quote by Publisher's Weekly on the cover says "Wedge proves that the road to a child's healing can often be successfully navigated...
Breakfast: The Most Important Meal of the Day
I may be showing my age here, but I remember the big "Breakfast: it's the most important meal of the day" campaign. Do you? Does anyone say that anymore? I do agree that it's super important. If you don't eat breakfast you can really upset your body's balance. And...
5 Playroom Hazards to Look Out For
As good parents, we all have an objective to shield our children from harm. Unfortunately, life doesn’t always make it easy for us to stop every mishap before it happens. Still, we should stay vigilant for potential risks, especially in our homes. Although you might...
Preparing the Canvas
Editor's note: Please welcome again Dom Testa with a syndicated parenting column. Dom will be a regular contributor to Earnest Parenting. There has been a perpetual buzz from politicians and activists over the last twenty years about “fixing education.” And yet almost...
Gimbal’s Fine Candies Sweepstakes Makes a Grand Gesture
Heroes, have you heard of Gimbal's Fine Candies? I will admit, I wasn't familiar with the company before they contacted me. As it turns out, Gimbal's products and facilities are free of the 8 most common food allergens (tree nuts, milk, egg, gluten, soy, fish, and...