FFYF: Big Words Edition
Welcome to Friday, Heroes! Here's my smile for the week. While driving together I mentioned that individuals who supervise less mature people while certain older people were gone from the house on a social and/or entertainment mission might just be remunerated for...
MamaMemoirs Helps Organize Pregnancy Memories
One of the great companies I met at BlissDom11 was MamaMemoirs. This is an online pregnancy journal that is easy to use. I know I struggled with keeping all the details of my pregnancies organized. Being that I'm not an avid scrapbooker, many of those details exist...
4 Ways to Keep Kids’ Eyes Safe
(Editor's note: This article is by Dr. David Cronauer, a graduate of the Wilkes University Pennsylvania College of Optometry affiliated, accelerated program. Dr. Cronauer is associated with ReplaceMyContacts.com, a provider of discount contact lenses on various brands...
FFYF: Icy Spring Edition
Welcome to spring, Heroes! We've been celebrating with a good old fashioned ice storm this week. It's the latest and greatest way all the cool kids start a new season. That's supposed to be warmer. Yea. Anyhow, I have so been enjoying the beauty of icy trees and...
Host Families Needed for Fresh Air Fund
Sara from Fresh Air wrote to me last week; they're already gearing up for a wonderful summer and host families are needed. That's a little hard to believe during an ice storm, but hey? What better time to think about family fun and summer than in the middle of an ice...
Parenting Summit Extended Through April 30
Great news, heroes! Remember the Parenting Summit I mentioned last month? (Shameless plug: I'm one of the contributing speakers). The event was so popular that access has been extended through April 30, 2011. How amazing is that? All of the videos I've watched have...
Parenting Practical Kids: How and Why to Raise Kids to Thrive Without Technology
(Editor's note: Today's post comes from Maxine who has a great challenge for all parents. Thanks, Maxine!) With the convenience that technology gives us, we are almost always tempted to rely on gadgets for everything we do. But while technological innovations have...
3 Ideas for Spring Break Fun
(Editor's note: today we have some suggestions from Anna at Kumon.com for ways to make spring break special this year. Thanks Anna!) Special Spring Break Ideas Spring break offers the last extended break for children before summer begins. This year, think about...
FFYF: Serene Picture Edition
Good Friday, Heroes! Today for Fun For Your Friday I bring you a lovely picture that is calm and serene. Because that makes me happy on a Friday. What makes you happy? You're welcome. Welcome to the March 18, 2011 edition of fun for your friday. Unfortunately, we...
3 Reasons Parents get Frustrated with Children
Last week I shared the story about me getting angry with the older boys and taking a time out by leaving the house for a while. It wasn't a fun day, but things worked out better than I would have predicted. John's comment under the post really got me thinking. Here's...