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Science Activity Ideas for Little Kids -
Lindsay Small (504) 
Turn your environment into a magical world of scientific exploration and let your child develop his senses, his concentration and his vocabulary while having lots of (messy) fun. It just takes a little imagination and time to turn your kitchen or bath into a learning experience for your littlest... ( added 2 years 59 days ago.) |
How To Discipline Teens -
- Audrey Okaneko (1,211) 
I had the most frustrating conversation with a friend. Frustrating enough to lead me to write this article.
She was very upset her son came in at 3 a.m. when his curfew was 1 a.m. She came to me asking for my advice on what to do. This was not the first time he’d broken curfew. I asked if she... ( added 2 years 62 days ago.) |
Mommisms - Moms Say The Darndest Things -
Lisa Barker (499)   Lisa Barker 
Mommisms are things your mother said a million times until one day they popped out of your mouth while you were ranting at your kids. For example:
+ If you fall and break your neck, I’ll kill you!
+ This is the worst looking pigsty I have ever seen…
+ If you think (fill in the blank)... ( added 2 years 71 days ago.) |
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Children, Money and Doing it MY Way -
- Laura Lavigne (116)   Laura Lavigne 
Last summer, my children went on a fabulous vacation with their Dad. They called me often, telling me of all the great things they had done that day, describing to me the restaurants where they had eaten, the fancy hotels where they had stayed and how much fun they were having with it all. A... ( added 29 days 8 hours ago.) |
Getting Dressed All by Myself, All in Due Time! -
- Kathy Slattengren (193)   Kathy Slattengren 
Young children take pride in doing things for themselves like getting dressed. However, sometimes their sense of urgency in completing a task doesn't always match their parents' sense of urgency. Parents quickly learn that encouraging their children to "hurry up" doesn't work well.
One mom... ( added 32 days 8 hours ago.) |
Should Men Be Helping With Housework and Child Care? -
- Ben Jones (5,286)   Ben Jones 
Absolutely not! We are men, made to hunt, made from sterner stuff. Ours is the job of protecting, surviving and of course ruling aristocratically. Ask any man. Well, any man not in the company of a woman. You know the answer. It's instinctual.
I may not be politically correct, in fact I'm not... ( added 34 days 2 hours ago.) |
Where Is The Line Between Enabling and Christian Helping? -
April Lorier (5,808)   April Lorier 
Dear April, I am a widowed mother of five children, all of age to be out of the house. My husband passed two years ago and left an insurance policy of a small amount with me as beneficiary. My friend keeps telling me I am an "enabler" because I am always there for my children. I thought an... ( added 49 days 12 hours ago.) |
Dad Helped Nab A Sex Offender -
- Angie Lewis (7,015)   Angie Lewis 
Did you hear about the dad who helped nab a sex offender? It all happed from his daughter's computer. The daughter went out with friends, and dad, doing his job, started going through his daughter's chat files. He came across a very suspicious looking chat about some guy wanting to meet with his... ( added 52 days 12 hours ago.) |
Parents in Love ~ 5 Reasons for Handling Mistakes with Love -
- Jean Tracy (260) 
Do your kids see you and your partner attacking each other? Do either you or your partner have to be right? Inside you'll find 5 ways true love helps when you admit when you're wrong.
To keep your marriage brimming,
With love in the loving cup,
Whenever you're wrong admit it;
... ( added 56 days 11 hours ago.) |
Making the Case for Mommy Me-Time -
Carley Knobloch (8)   Carley Knobloch 
You thought you knew what you were in for before you became a mom:
diaper changing, finger painting, and lots of downtime spent snuggling
with baby ... how hard could it be?
You didn't have a clue. The errands. The housework. The job. The
marriage. Oh, and the small matter of shaping the... ( added 60 days 14 hours ago.) |
Wild Wild Kingdom - Tonight's Feature -The Teenager -
Roschelle Nelson (612)   Roschelle Nelson 
Are you having trouble figuring out how to deal with your teenager this summer? Teenagers are a difficult breed to understand and manage. They have many customs and rituals only associated with their species. These are past experiences I've had with my teenager. Hopefully, this will shed some... ( added 65 days 7 hours ago.) |
Toddler Speak - Funny Ramblings & Otherwise Embarrassing Moments -
Jamie McCarthy (84) 
One of the best perks of parenting is watching your young children grow and develop. Their inquisitive minds are constantly learning and asking questions. That inquisitiveness often leads to hilarious comments and great one-liners. They are so funny, in fact, that I began writing them down in a... ( added 66 days 10 hours ago.) |
Need an Effective Way to Handle Toddler Tantrums? -
- Liz McGowen (290)   Liz McGowen 
Today at the mall, a little girl really raised the roof. She kicked, screamed, ran away and nearly ran out the door. As a parent with my own three girls in tow, I really felt for the girl's mom. She was young, and it was clear that she had no idea what to do as the behavior unfolded. Me? I just... ( added 66 days 10 hours ago.) |
How High Is The Sky? -
Mark Parsec (35,917)   Mark Parsec 
It was a beautiful Spring morning in 1964 and I was all of six years old. I was following my Father like a shadow as he walked around the yard. I was his little man. I was his boy. He was Dad, my Hero, my Teacher and my Friend. I looked up to him in every way.
As we walked and talked I... ( added 68 days ago.) |
A New Man in My Life -
Roschelle Nelson (612)   Roschelle Nelson 
Our son (the oldest...the baby is 7) will be a Senior in high school this fall. I capitalized Senior because if you've been there, you know it's a milestone. Well this morning his school had what's called an Educational Fair for Parents. They covered what the plans were going to be for the school... ( added 69 days 1 hour ago.) |
3 Parenting Tips ~ Using "Love Talk" with Your Partner -
- Jean Tracy (260) 
"Ultimately the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or in friendship, is conversation." - Oscar Wilde
Whether it was a long time ago or recently, you promised to love, honor, and cherish your spouse. That includes the way you talk with each other. Perhaps you've slipped into... ( added 69 days 11 hours ago.) |
To the Max... -
Ken Mossman (11) 
I don't remember his name... at least not his last name...
I can see him clear as day. Leathery, sun-baked face, chapped lips pulling on a cigarette, crows feet peeking out from behind mirror sun-glasses. I can't recall whether he was German, Austrian or Swiss. Some folks would argue about... ( added 73 days 9 hours ago.) |
The Secret Behind Clever Kids – Can 2 Wrongs Make a Right? -
Kacycarr (29,770)   Kacycarr
I would like to know is there any truth in that saying "two wrongs make a right."
I have two sons, Brendan 36 the father of my only granddaughter Graciemae (2 years) and Jake 20. I know, "big gap." both of whom excelled at school. Brendan at the age of five was a gifted child said his tutors... ( added 76 days 18 hours ago.) |
Parenting Special Needs Kids and Siblings -
- Michelle L Devon (1,662)   Michelle L Devon 
I am the parent of a special needs child. My son is a loving 12 year old young man, who was born with a breathing disorder, has a hearing impairment, and has also been diagnosed with severe ADHD, mild OCD, and high impulsivity disorder. My daughter, who is almost 19 years old, did not have these... ( added 78 days 11 hours ago.) |
Getting Through the Valley -
- Michelle VanderHeide, BSW (196)   Michelle VanderHeide, BSW 
I've just returned to work after having several weeks off for maternity leave. (I have the most fabulous little boy added to my family!) Upon my return, I found that a handful of my families have entered into crisis mode. It's a hard place to be, and my heart hurts for them. It's a place in which... ( added 79 days 17 hours ago.) |
Understanding Our Children's Aversion To Uncool Clothes -
Roschelle Nelson (612)   Roschelle Nelson 
Have you ever been in a semi-asleep state during a dream? You know the feeling you get when you know you're dreaming but the dream is so pleasant you try to will yourself to remain asleep in an effort to finish this wonderful illusion.
Perhaps the dream isn't so pleasant and you find yourself... ( added 81 days 3 hours ago.) |
3 Parenting Tips for Parents as Lovers -
- Jean Tracy (260) 
These 3 parenting tips help you and your partner say, "I'm with you. I'm walking beside you. I love you." If you practice the tips below, your children will be building character by watching and learning from you. Inside you will be given suggestions for practicing the tips too.
"Why would a... ( added 82 days 14 hours ago.) |
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Trouble With Teens - The Parent/Teenager Communication Curse -
Mark Parsec (35,917)   Mark Parsec 
What an amazing God we have that He should be so thoughtful as to bless us with the privilege of parenting over teens. Oh, I know what some of you are thinking. Teenagers can seem more like a curse than a blessing. This may seem especially true when you have a step-child or two. For some reason... ( added 82 days 22 hours ago.) |
How Perceptions of Parents Change As We Age -
Roschelle Nelson (612)   Roschelle Nelson 
There are few times in life that I can truly and unequivocally state that I've experienced an epiphany. However, realizing that my mother, a woman who provided me with a pristine example of what a woman and mother are, was simply flying by the seat of her pants was a stark revelation for me. She... ( added 84 days 16 hours ago.) |
A Parental Measurement of Time -
Roschelle Nelson (612)   Roschelle Nelson 
"Moma." Music to your ears. U sually the first word that is recognizably uttered out of your precious gift's lips.
"I love you." This is the one ( added 86 days 13 hours ago.) |
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