Attend a Parenting Summit From Home
How would you like to get parenting help? How about for free? Have you ever attended a conference from home? Parenting Summit is taking place March 1 through March 8, 2011. This is a free online event in which several leading parenting experts will be sharing...
FFYF: Magic Beaches Edition
Good Friday, Heroes! Today I'm looking at a lot of melting snow, so I bring to you a lovely beach photo that I found on Flickr. Of course, it's supposed to snow madly in two days, but I don't have to think about that right now. This beach is better, don't you think?...
Do Parents Live Vicariously Through Their Children?
April's guest post from Monday about what makes good parenting had a line that said "most parents end up living their dreams vicariously through their children, or pushing their desires on them in the belief that they’re looking out for their child’s interests and...
Win 2 Storybooks About Twins!
Eleven year old Paris Morris is already an accomplished author. I'm Having Twins is about getting ready for her new twin sisters, and My Twins are Coming Home relates the story of how she met the babies and what it was like to have them come home. If you have young...
One Take on What Makes a Good Parent
(Editor's note: today's post is from April Davis, with a very strong opinion about what makes a good parent. Definitely a thought-provoking piece. Thanks April!) What is Good Parenting? Amy Chua’s book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, has not just raised eyebrows for...
Make Valentine’s Day Memorable
(Editor's note: please enjoy a guest post from Anna at Kumon, with some suggestions for making Valentine's Day extra special. Thanks Anna!) Valentine’s Day is a chance for children to share their feelings with the people they care about. But how do you do that and...
FFYF: Winter Smiles Edition
Good Friday, Internets! I'm all smiley here today because the weather is warming up slightly and I'm remembering what it felt like a year ago to be stuck on the couch with a bum knee. Yay for walking in the very cold, slippery, and somewhat frightening snow! Welcome...
Win a $20 Giftcard to Red Lobster!
Hello, Internets! Exciting news!! I have a $20 giftcard to Red Lobster here and I'm going to give it away this week. This is going to be a short giveaway so I can send out the card to the winner quickly. Say for example that our wonderful winner wants to take his or...
Make Memories With a Personalized Book
(Editor's note: Today's guest post is from Monica, who reminds us that personalized books can help make some very special memories for any child. Thanks Monica!!) Do you remember your favorite book that you loved when you were a child? That one book that you wanted to...
FFYF: Great Thoughts Edition
The boys for some reason were talking about heaven this morning and what it may be like. Typically the younger ones imagine all sorts of fun activities like flying and having every wish fulfilled. The Manager looked at me and said "I hope that I won't have the power...