Underage Drinking – A Parent’s Liability
With High School graduation right around the corner and the weather warming up, our teenagers are out on the prowl for a good time, and most likely, a good party. Our kids are typically aware of the negative effects of alcohol by now. However, what many teens don’t...
We’re Looking for Give Aways on Monday! Link Up
Hello, Heroes! We're ready for the Monday Giveaway Linky again, yay. Last week saw nearly 50 giveaways listed, how cool is that?!? Loading InLinkz ...
Happy Mother’s Day!
My boys helped make this video. It made me cry.
Break Pal Increases Fitness, Health with Regular Routine
If you're the parent of toddlers that you spend most of the day chasing, chances are you're getting more than your fair share of exercise and movement every day. If, on the other hand, you have a job that has you sitting at a desk most of the day, exercise probably...
Parenting and Nutrition 101: Is Your Family Getting the Best of You?
Mommy, can you please come play with me? Dad, can you pick me up at 10:00 tonight after the football game? Mommy, why is your tummy squishy? With all that goes on in busy parenting, it seems like only the health gurus in our lives make time to really consider the...
Building a Better Student: The H Word
It was the lunch hour, and the sandwich shop was packed. Men and women from nearby businesses lined up to order, along with a sizable collection of students from the high school just down the block. Both groups pretended that the other wasn’t there. While munching on...
With Skype, Families Stay Together
You've heard of Skype, right? It's an online phone service, really. Skype is versatile, allowing for instant message-type conversations, audio and even video conferencing. I've used it myself every now and again. My favorite use of Skype is for family get-togethers. A...
Blue Nile Knows How to Spoil Moms with Jewelry (Give Away!)
Back when I was in high school (ages and AGES ago) I was pretty doggone good at dressing nicely, fixing my hair and makeup, and wearing jewelry to match. I wouldn't say I managed to be stylish (that was never a skill), but I did manage to be put together. I had a very...
Dad’s Guide to Twins a Big Help for New Fathers
Joe Rawlinson has written the book "Dad's Guide to Twins: How to survive the twin pregnancy and prepare for your twins". I really liked this book! You know. Because I have a little bit of twin experience. Just a little. 🙂 Anyhow. Joe is the father of four children....
3 Ways to Help Your Child do Better in School
Most people understand that the best students do not rely on tutors; rather, they are the products of a good home environment, fine parenting, and personal initiative and strong motivation. Home and family life are the big contributors to student learning and...