by Amy LeForge | Mar 30, 2018 | Adolescence
Sooooo, I got up early this morning, as is my practice these days. (I have to tutor kids earrrrrrrly every morning). And as usual, the light above the stove was on. Again. I have TOLD the boys over and over and OVER that I want all lights turned off every night. I...
by Amy LeForge | Dec 29, 2013 | Safety
Gather any group of parents for a playgroup or a cup of coffee, and the conversation will inevitably turn to screen time: what the risks are, at what age it’s OK, how much is too much, how screen time should be spent, etc. But many parents don’t realize...
by Karen Boyarsky | Jul 1, 2012 | Parenting
The great philosopher Eeyore sagely said of accidents, “You’re never having them until you’re having them,” and Eeyore’s friend Tigger was colored day-glow orange as a safety precaution. Protect both your little and your big kids by routinely patrolling your happy...
by Amy LeForge | Jan 19, 2010 | Resources/Reviews
Have your kids asked a lot of questions about the devastation in Haiti? Kristin over at Thrive blog has an article with age-appropriate suggestions for conversations about the tragedy. Anna Miller from Online Degree.net let me know about her post, 10 Great Articles to...
by Amy LeForge | May 29, 2008 | Humor
With the onset of warm weather, the boys are anxiously awaiting the day when the pool is set up and ready to use. Hubby and I have made an effort to make the back yard a fun place to be, with swings and a sandbox, the pool, and this year we added a new feature: a...
