Thanksgiving

While Waiting for the Turkey. . .

November 20, 2009 — By Michele

When Thanksgiving arrives, there tends to be a flurry of action, chopping, mixing, baking, and more, for the adults.  But what about the kids?  Sure, some assistance from your little helpers is appreciated, but when the kitchen becomes full and a little too warm, you may be seeking alternate entertainment for your kids.

Rather than sending them to a screen for entertainment, how about a craft that will keep them busy and amused? (more...)

TV, Movie, and Music Choices: From the Teen’s View

November 18, 2009 — By Jacob P.

These days, all over the TV, music, and movies, there is content inappropriate for most children to see, hear, or watch.  This is true, but there are many parents who go overboard on “protecting” their child.
First off, I am going to give you the basic run down on American movie and TV rating systems.  First [...]

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Whom Does Your Kid Associate with?

November 17, 2009 — By Joe Lawrence

The drama encircling Jon and Kate Gosselin got me thinking about a tidbit of wisdom passed to me by my father.  Watching the actions of Jon and who he is associating with tells me about his character without ever talking to him.  My father used to tell me if you want to be a champion, [...]

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what to tell them

November 11, 2009 — By Ronald A. Rowe

When tragedy strikes, as it did this past week in Fort Hood and Orlando, what do you tell your child? How much information is too much?  When they’re small, these things can go right past them without a second thought.  But as they get older, they are bound to hear something about it, probably [...]

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Creating Your Dream Family

November 9, 2009 — By Gumer Liston

I guess it is quite safe to say that the majority of those who are in the process of entering marriage have a vision of the kind of family they want to build–their dream family. Some have a clear plan on how to go about making that dream family a reality; others do not have [...]

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