by socialspark | Jun 2, 2013 | Parenting
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Allstate for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. One thing I’ve noticed with the younger boys in particular is how frequently they react to situations with…well, not with optimism. It’s...
by Amy LeForge | May 31, 2013 | How To
Modern houses seem to be getting smaller and smaller these days and, with increasing restrictions on home-buyer finances, we can’t all afford the big house of our dreams straight away. The super cool thing is that even small spaces can be utilized effectively to make...
by Amy LeForge | May 30, 2013 | Safety
Well, Heroes. Here in Michigan, summer is almost upon us. Time to think about staying safe around water. According to the Centers for Disease Control, drowning is the leading cause of traumatic death among children under 5 years of age (CDC.gov), as well as the...
by Amy LeForge | May 30, 2013 | Parenting
At some point in every parent’s life, they will leave their child or children alone. This is a huge step mentally and physically, because it represents the period when the training wheels come off. All of the parenting up to that point comes into play as children are...
by Amy LeForge | May 29, 2013 | Parenting
Here’s a tale of two mistakes, separated in time. Let’s start with Amanda, a bright, outgoing young woman, and a pretty good student with lots of friends. Most of her fellow middle school classmates are – like her – good kids, but occasionally they test...
by Amy LeForge | May 29, 2013 | Contest
If you’ve spent any amount of time observing girls (or if you’re one yourself), you’ve seen how they can go from being besties one day to bitter enemies the next. The sheer cruelty of their words and actions can often be breathtaking. With boys, they...
