Monday Give Away Linky Day!
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Miracle Gro Has Neat Projects Parents Can Do With Kids
Miracle Gro’s toyrarium project made a great activity and a fun memory for mom and 2 boys.
A Note to my Sons: How to Spoil Your Mom on Mother’s Day
Dear Sons, As we approach the annual holiday known in the US as “Mother’s Day” I thought I would take a few minutes to reflect on the importance of the day (and the benefits you can reap if you celebrate it…properly). According to Wikipedia, Mother’s Day is a holiday...
Checkups During Pregnancy: Amniocentesis
What is amniocentesis? Amniocentesis is a procedure where a sample of amniotic sac fluid is taken with a needle. Using an ultrasound it allows the physician to insert a needle safely and not harm the fetus. The obtained amniotic fluid, which contains cells scaled with...
How to Help an ADD Child Cope Without Medication
Having a child with Attention Deficit Disorder can be taxing on a parent. Many schools and psychologists will push medicating your child in order to help them adapt. In some cases, they push so hard for the drug that you feel like you're in a back-alley somewhere...
Give Your Teacher a High 5 for May’s Teacher Appreciation Month
Hi Heroes. Did you know May is Teacher Appreciation Month? I didn't know that. I'm thinking now that my older children owe me about 9 months' worth of appreciation, given that I was their teacher for 9 years. The younger ones owe me 6 months already. I will inform...
UCP WORK Needs Your Help to Continue Great Programming
UCP WORK Inc. is a charity that provides unique and important services to more than 600 individuals (from kids to seniors) with varying disabilities. They have several different outreaches. One of them is the Children's Community Integration Program (CCIP). This...
Spring Cleaning Tips for You & your Family
Spring has sprung, and as you welcome rising temperatures and more sunshine it's a natural time of the year to want your home to feel renewed and refreshed, too. But working moms don't necessarily have the time or desire to spend a full day or more getting the house...
Building A Better Student: Character Note
Dear Parent, I’m writing to say thank you for teaching your child to write thank you notes. You’ve obviously figured out what too many other parents have not, mainly that a vital element in a student’s education and growth involves gratitude. It’s funny, too, because...
How to Curb Sugar Consumption in Your Toddler or Pre-Schooler
Eating too much processed sugar can wreak havoc on your health, and, worse, once you start eating too much of it, it can become addicting and make it hard for you to stop. That's why it's important to help your children develop healthy eating habits right from the...