Parenting Link Roundup: April, 2012
Welcome to the April 27, 2012 edition of parenting link roundup! Because the BlogCarnival.com site had some troubles last month, I wasn't able to publish this list in March. So there are a TON of great articles below. Enjoy. Cecily Paterson presents 20 ways to be a...
Safe Driving tips for New Parents
Baby on Board: A Guide to Transportation Safety for New Parents From baby-proofing your home, to choosing the right toys, the learning curve for new parents can be overwhelming. If you're a new parent in the market for a car seat or new vehicle, you're probably having...
Guard Your Family’s Hearing Health
Something that we don't talk about often enough is hearing. For the most part, we're all much older before hearing loss can affect us, so it's not something young families may consider. I mean, we all worry about the kids eating right and staying active, and we may...
Kids for the Cure lets Kids Help in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
You've heard of the Susan G. Komen Foundation, right? The one that works so hard to help eradicate breast cancer? Good. Well, I just learned about an initiative they have that I hadn't heard of before. It's called Kids for the Cure, and it's part of the Annual Race...
11 Tips to Make Summer Reading Fun
With the school year coming to a close, it’s never too early for parents to start planning for summer reading opportunities. According to StudyDog, an online reading program for kindergarten through third grade, for many children the summer can cause learning setbacks...
Your Kid is Going to College – Now What?
As parents we are excited when our child makes the decision to go to college. That excitement quickly fades when we think about all that is involved with them embarking on this adventure. If you haven’t put aside the money needed to pay for their higher education,...
Your Mother and Mother-in-Law – It’s all About Child-Rearing Compromises
A house needs a grandma in it. ~Louisa May Alcott My mother’s favorite words about my child-rearing philosophy are, “Are you sure you want to do that?” We usually agree to disagree, but I am lucky that she is not the type to overly force her opinions onto me. I feel...
Make Your Child’s Next Birthday Party a Hit
Amusing a room full of children is a daunting task, unless you come prepared with plenty of entertaining and fun-filled activities. Once you have decided on a theme or focus for your children’s birthday party, begin planning as soon as possible so you have all of your...
3 Habits to Embrace for a Healthy and Happy Family
With obesity and diabetes continuing to plague our society, initiating a healthy lifestyle at a young age has become even more pertinent for families today. Health awareness and healthy living is essential to the posterity of our society and the happiness of our...
Stay In Touch on the Go With the Nokia Lumia 710
I have had the most interesting phone experience for the past few months. A while back, I was given my very own Nokia Lumia 710 to try out. This little phone is jam-packed with features! Because it runs with Windows Phone Mango, I have to admit that at first I really...