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Parenting Teens Can Cause Gray Hair(s)

Parenting Teens Can Cause Gray Hair(s)

There are many times in the parent blogging experience when you have to decide how much of a story to share; protecting privacy is important so please understand that I'm walking on fine lines here. I'm going to write the real story down and share it someday. Right...

Name Art That’s Fun For Kids  (And Grownups Too)

Name Art That’s Fun For Kids
(And Grownups Too)

(Editor's note: please welcome Elise with a very creative guest post today. Thanks Elise!) Remember that a man’s name is to him the sweetest and most important sound in the English language. – Dale Carnegie The names we are given can be life defining. We may love or...

Win a Crayola Light Up Toothbrush!

Win a Crayola Light Up Toothbrush!

I was very surprised and impressed when this toothbrush and pack of children's flossers arrived in the mail recently. We've been asked to try them out and review them for you. I couldn't do that immediately because the toothbrush was so compelling that I had to go out...

4 Clear Signs Your Child is Being Bullied

4 Clear Signs Your Child is Being Bullied

(Editor's note: Please welcome Edwin with a guest post we can all benefit from reading. We've talked about Cyber Bullying before, but this is the first time I think we've talked about bullying in real life. Thanks, Edwin!) Bullying is a serious issue receiving a lot...

FFYF: Almost Race Time Edition!

FFYF: Almost Race Time Edition!

Good Friday, Heroes! Tomorrow is the big 5k race that I'm organizing and boy am I going to be glad when that job is done! I love event organizing, but it's difficult at the same time. The weather forecast is looking promising, which is a big blessing. I have plenty of...

Does Your Teen Want a Motorcycle?

Does Your Teen Want a Motorcycle?

(Editor's note: please welcome Brady with some very sound advice on teens and motorcycles. Thanks, Brady!) Most parents dread having the "I want a motorcycle!" conversation with their teenage boy. Who can blame them? Teenage boys are enticed by the cool image of...

Teaching Your Children About Home Safety

Teaching Your Children About Home Safety

(Editor's note: please welcome Edwin with some ways to teach our children about home safety. We've had our own family experience with a house fire, and it was very scary. Safety training is a must. Thanks Edwin!) Unfortunately we don't live in a society where doors...

Great Money Saving Tips for Drivers

Great Money Saving Tips for Drivers

As some of you may remember, my daughter Rose is about to turn 16 years old and start driving. That fact got me researching the Internet to get safety and car insurance tips online. I also started to learn about how to save cash when driving your car. I’ve assembled...

FFYF: Relaxed Breathing Edition

Good Friday, Heroes! This week I had to give a presentation on social media to some local business people, so much of my time early on was spent trying to get the Prezi just right. The class was later in the afternoon, and by about lunchtime I was getting pretty...