Are You Aware of Sexting?
So, one of the things that has always concerned me the most about parenting are the consequences of letting my kids be out in the world. And technology has made that even more concerning, especially in regard to sexting. Have you heard of it? Children take pictures of...
Jitterbug Cell Phone Complements the Great Call System
I wrote a while back about the Great Call 5Star Urgent Response system. With this program, you can get help at the touch of a button. As our parents grow more frail, it's certainly something we're talking about for them. And if I had a situation where the boys were...
Pool Safety For Kids
Summer brings with it all the fun of being outdoors. Now is the time to review some of the basics of pool safety, especially since drowning is the second most prevalent cause of death for children under the age of 14. More than half of those incidents occur during the...
Secure Your Computer with LockMyDrive
When you have kids, security is a top priority pretty much all the time. I don't know about you, but here at Earnest Parenting, Hubby and I are constantly trying to keep things safe and secure. One thing that puzzled me was the computer. Especially when the boys were...
5 Things to Consider when Decorating a Nursery for Twins
So, you are expecting not just one bundle of joy, but two…congratulations! It’s always an exciting time to be expecting a child, and now it’s double the excitement, right? And the anticipation is coupled with a little anxiety when it comes to preparing for two. One of...
Whitney Farms Could Actually Make Me a Successful Gardener
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Whitney Farms for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. So, one of the things you gotta do when you become a parent is cultivate plants. If you live in suburbia or beyond, then a garden is also in order. Now, I...
Parenting Tips: How to Juggle Work and a Sick Child
Juggling work and a sick child can be incredibly difficult, especially if you don’t have a plan ready. Sick children need a parent to watch them, but you also need to go to work. While it can be stressful and very difficult, there are a few tips to manage the two so...
Guard Your Health: Your Kids Need You
All right heroes, I'm going to be the first to admit that I need to lose a little weight. And quite frankly, I don't really want to. But keeping myself in good condition is important. My kids need me to be around for a while yet. Besides, who would do their laundry?...
Summer is Coming: Please Prevent Drownings
Hi Heroes. We're almost into June, the month of the year that sees the second highest number of drownings (statistics taken from the State of Washington). No matter where you live, if you've got kids it's important to teach them water safety. To that end, the good...
Parenting Link Roundup, May 2012
Hullooo, Heroes! Today is the day we publish the monthly parenting link roundup. I've had so many terrific articles submitted! The list is long, but completely worthy of your attention. Let me know which article was your favorite in the comments, won't you? Welcome to...