Teach Me How: 6 Tricks to Teach Your Kids How to Tie Their Shoes
Teaching your children how to tie their shoes can be a very memorable moment as a parent. This essential skill is one of the iconic examples of parents sharing their knowledge and experiences with their children. Luckily, there are several tips that you can use to...
The American Osteopathic Association Suggests You Spring Clean for Health
Heroes, nothing is more important than the health of the family, so it’s imperative to prevent illness and injuries before they occur. The American Osteopathic Association (AOA), which represents the nation’s more than 82,000 osteopathic physicians, or DOs, wants to...
Help your Kids Figure Out What to Do After High School
When kids graduate from high school, they have many options to make sure that they take a life path that is going to work well for them. Each of the four options below will help parents to point their children in the right direction. Some people need to go straight to...
AwarXe Reminds that National Drug Take-Back Day is April 26
How many of us are guilty of having old, half-full prescription medicine bottles deep in a cabinet? Yep. Me too. Even though I've worked on clearing out old unused meds from the cabinet, I still have some in there. A couple of prescriptions that didn't get finished,...
Give Away Linky, The Power is On Edition
Good day, Heroes! After a day or so without power, we here at Earnest Parenting are counting blessings. Chief among them would be that the power didn't go out in the absolutely terrible cold we experienced this winter. (Shudder) An InLinkz Link-up
Spring Cleaning: Don’t Forget These Often Overlooked Places
Many homeowners are aware of common places requiring cleaning with spring’s arrival, like barbecue grills, mattress covers, windows, and kitchens. However, many of us are prone to over-look many areas capable of breeding germs. For additional peace of mind, general...
Kelly Osbourne Joins new Disney Show The 7D
For you Disney fans, there's a new show coming out called "The 7D," an animated series that delivers a comedic new take on the Seven Dwarfs. The zany and broadly appealing series will be presented on three Disney TV platforms: Disney XD, Disney Channel and Disney...
4 Apartment Selection Factors for Parents to Consider
When you're looking for a new apartment, there are a number of things you should for. While everyone knows that you need to find something that has enough rooms and space for your family, there are some things that often go ignored. When you're trying to decide on the...
Gap Year Idea: Go to Thailand to Learn Muay Thai
Heroes, I think I've mentioned this idea before: the Gap Year. Have I mentioned it? I don't recall. I'll recap: a gap year is a year kids can take between high school and college to travel and get amazing experiences. I know of one young man who spent some time in...
Using the Tooth Fairy To You Advantage: 5 Lessons to Teach Your Child
Losing that first baby tooth can be a quick and easy surprise or weeks of anxiety as it wiggles a little at a time. Sharing the legend of the tooth fairy is a fun way to bring a little magic home and it also provides a teachable moment to have with your snaggle tooth...