Protect Your Children from Prescription Drug Abuse With DEA Take Back Day
Have you ever heard of a DEA Take Back Day? If you have unused prescription drugs in your home (and so many of us do), you can turn in those prescriptions at approved locations. Medicines will be collected with no questions asked and then disposed of properly. If you...
Teach Your Kids About Skin Care
I want kids with healthy skin for life, and that means starting when they are young. A lot of times you will find parents are super cautious about their babies getting sun burned, but as the kids grow into teens they seem to throw caution out the window. I don’t know...
Gombby’s Green Island: Now an iTunes App
Have you heard of Gombby? I will admit, I hadn't. But my kids are getting old enough that I need to spend more time keeping up on the latest Hollywood craze than children's shows. I miss that time. Gombby's Green Island is a television program that aired originally in...
Building a Better Student: Deadlines
There’s a funny little saying that circulates in the world of professional writers: We love the finished product, but we’re not too fond of the actual process. It’s true. There are few experiences in life more thrilling than wrapping up an 80,000 word manuscript and...
Win the “When Will I Ever Need THIS??” Argument With Your Child
I am SO going to use this graphic for time to come whenever the boys demand to know why learning particular subjects is important. Genius! Thanks to BestMastersInEducation.com for the infographic. Earnest Parenting: help for parents who want to win arguments.
Give Away Linky: Whatcha Giving Away?
It's a new week here at Earnest Parenting, so time for a fresh linky. Yay! I love giveaways. Loading InLinkz ...
Piercing with a Plan: Questions to Ask Before Getting Your Daughter’s Ears Pierced
Although some parents choose to put off piercing their little girls' ears until they're old enough to care for them on their own, others prefer to get it over with early so they can have fun accessorizing tiny outfits for years to come. Every parent will have an...
Building a Better Student: What If?
Think about how many life-changing innovations came about because of two simple words: What if? What if there was a way to keep food from spoiling while we moved it from production line to household? Result: refrigeration. What if we could mass produce these writings...
Parenting Link Roundup: Baby or Toddler Edition
Helloooooo, Heroes! Welcome to the March 2013 Parenting Link Roundup. This month's themes are Baby or Toddler. Enjoy! This Woman Writes by Carolyn Henderson presents Bathtime at the O.K. Corral | This Woman Writes posted at This Woman Writes, saying, "Yes, there are...
5 Treats to Have on Hand When Traveling with Kids
When you're a young adult, you love road trips with your friends because they give you total freedom to explore the world. Once you're a little older, though, you have kids in the backseat trying to impose themselves on your plans. Keep these 5 treats on hand when...