Talk to Your Kids About Tattoos
(Editor's note: please welcome this week's guest author, Janet Peterson. She has excellent advice for anyone with a teen that wants a tattoo. I know we may have this conversation someday. Thanks Janet!!) Kids want a lot of stuff. We get used to them chanting “Can I...
Win a JumpStart Membership!
Remember my review of the JumpStart 3D online game a while back? Well guess what??!? I get to give away a 3-month membership to the site! (Retail value of membership is $23.97 USD) I may have mentioned it already, but it can't hurt to say again: I LOVE giveaways. Just...
Love and Logic is Excellent Discipline For an Autistic Child
(Editor's note: Today's guest post is courtesy of Tracy Hall, who explains how the Love and Logic technique can help with autistic children. Thanks Tracy!!) As parents, we all have a tough time deciding on what types of discipline we will use for our children. We want...
FFYF: Happy New Year Edition
Happy New Year, Internets! Welcome to the December 31, 2010 edition of fun for your friday. Mike Ross presents ‘Tis the Season to Be Crazy: 15 Bizarre Christmas Facts and Traditions posted at CosBlog!, saying, "Here are 15 bizarre Christmas facts and traditions we...
Guest Post: How the Internet Makes Parenting Easier
(Editor's note: Please welcome Tim Grayling to the site with his post on the Internet and parenting. Thanks Tim!!) Recent developments in the US economic environment have caused many Americans to return to school to develop new skills that better fit with the 21st...
FFYF: Granny Pants Edition
After spending several days at their grandparents the boys came home and unpacked their clothes, then we got to work on our regular tasks. I was surprised to get a late night phone call from my mother-in-law because that's unusual. Hubby took the call and then asked...
Take Time for Your Child’s Biggest Fan: You
(Editor's note: with all the holiday hustle and bustle, I knew this guest post was just perfect to run right now. Enjoy!!) The lunches are packed, the children are doing their homework and you’re wondering, “What else needs to be done?” These moments are perfect for...
Help Fight Lung Diseases: Buy Christmas Seals
(Hullooooo, Internets! I've missed you. Life=nuts as of late, but I'm getting back into a schedule and should soon be entertaining updating you regularly again. In the meantime, please read this information sent by the American Lung Association about a really good...
Incorporating Brain Healthy Foods into Your Child’s Diet
This article has been written by Suzy, the editor of SureBaby.com. Suzy has been writing about pregnancy symptoms and parenting tips for years, and she loves sharing her knowledge with others. Foods to keep your child happy, healthy and attentive In many ways, your...
FFYF: Stinkpots Rule Edition
We spent time with family recently and got quite a laugh courtesy of Captain Earthquake. My brother-in-law was teasing his dad, who called him a stinkpot. (Dad is 86 and more than welcome to call any of us stinkpots; he's one of the sweetest men on the planet.) Just...