Fred Rogers Center
Welcome to today's video, Heroes! I grew up watching Mr. Roger's Neighborhood. Did you? I loved that show. I've always been a little bummed that my boys wouldn't watch it. They just didn't hold still long enough when they were little. Oh well. It turns out that Mr....
Renewal by Harold Kwalwasser Has a Plan for Our Public Schools
I was recently sent a copy of the book Renewal by Harold Kwalwasser. The book lays out a very detailed analysis of our current public school system. Discussed are the teachers, students, parents, and administration as well as state and federal governments. It's not...
Getting Kids Healthy – Cultivating Their Tastes
The one thing that a lot of parents tend not to realise is just how much influence they have over their children. The way that you raise them will directly affect their overall abilities in pretty much everything, so if there is anything that you want to ensure that...
Are We Raising a Generation of Pill Poppers?
According to Medco Health Solutions, more than 25 percent of children and teenagers in the United States were taking medication to treat chronic conditions in 2009. It may not surprise you that many older adults have chronic illnesses that require ongoing medication,...
Dealing With an Expanding Family
An expanding family comes with an expanding range of responsibilities as well. As your family grows, even from one to two people, you will need to start thinking about financial security and where your priorities really lie. This article considers some of the ways you...
Kids and Water Don’t Mix – Or Do They?
If you're a parent you know that there will only ever be one outcome when your children see a large, inviting puddle of water. No matter how hard you try, the temptation for them to take a big running jump into it is just too great - they just can't help themselves....
The Mystery of Twin Speech
Everyone loves twins. The concept of twins still fascinates most people; the idea of two human beings born that look alike and have the same DNA. There are common false beliefs that twins share the same finger print or that they can read each other’s mind, but there...
Plan a Memorable Birthday for Your Child
Planning a birthday party for your child can be a little stressful. You want the kids to have a great time, but you also want them to be safe. Avoiding the tired games from parties past is on the top of your list, and that might leave you searching for fun ideas. Here...
The Benefits of Outdoor Study
The stereotypical image in most people’s heads when it comes to studying is children sitting at a desk in a silent room, working their way through piles of reading material or staring begrudgingly at a computer screen. This doesn’t have to be the case, and indeed...
Tyler Durman’s Birthday Suit Entertains, Touches Your Heart
I was recently sent a copy of Tyler Durman's new book Birthday Suit. Tyler is a gifted and hilarious author and speaker, and he's a dad who's made some choices in life that many have; living with those choices can be difficult. As a young man with OCD, Tyler had some...