In 2009, everyone was waiting in anticipation what the new First Lady would wear on the President's inauguration night.Michelle Obama didn't tell anyone which dress she picked until that night … [Read more...]
Parenting
Everything you want to know about raising happy, confident, healthy children.
Mad Snail Disease Parenting Tips
January 12, 2012 By
While my coming to 6 years old son K is not considered a TV fanatic, he does sit in front of the idiot box sometimes.Two of his favorite programs are SpongeBob SquarePants (the yellow thing, you … [Read more...]
Mistakes Parents Make on First Day at School
January 10, 2012 By
New school year started last week here.Obviously many parents are busy when they send off their child to school for the first time.From the crowds I see in front of the school, they are more … [Read more...]
8 Tips for Being the Best Single Parent a Child Can Get
December 29, 2011 By
This is a guest post from Laura Cecil.There is a paradox for children living in a single parent home. Life at home is often more peaceful with a single parent, than it is in a contentious two … [Read more...]
Parenting and The X Factor
December 28, 2011 By
Wow! What a night!I got quite emotional when I watched talent show USA's The X Factor: Finale the other night. Not because I was supporting anyone but seeing love and support throwing behind each … [Read more...]
Kids Who Are Gift-less are Gifted
December 15, 2011 By
When I wrote about my family doing the No New Gifts Holiday Challenge, I received a couple comments that I was a Grinch: You must be a drag to live with. ‘What kind of deprivation and sacrifice … [Read more...]
How I Discovered My 8-Year Old Needs Glasses
November 22, 2011 By
There is a trend of children wearing spectacles earlier than we did in my generation. To be honest, I didn’t expect J, our eight years old, to wear glasses at such a young age.I found out J … [Read more...]
Have you lost control of your child?
November 21, 2011 By
One child throws tantrums a few times a day... every day.Another steals things from school and tries to hide the incident from parents.I don't make this up. These are real stories... from … [Read more...]
The Song That Summarizes What I Want My Children to Learn
November 15, 2011 By
This is a very touching song. My heart is filled with love and warmth every time I listen to it.The song was introduced to me by a friend.When I first heard this song I was mesmerized by the … [Read more...]
Help Your Kids Love Reading
November 9, 2011 By
When you help your kids to love reading, you provide a gift that will enrich their personal and professional lives for years to come. Even though teachers play an important role, parents are a child's … [Read more...]
