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Archive for July, 2008

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Teach Financial Responsibility Early

July 15th, 2008 by Rosanne Lorraine | Money

Letting your child learn the value of money while he or she is young can help him or her become a financially responsible adult in the future. The first thing you need to do is involve your child in simple money transactions. Explain the basics of financial transactions by using pennies to demonstrate the amount of money that goes to utility bills, food, and other monthly expenses.


Take them shopping


It is also important to involve your child in your shopping activities. That way, they can see the actual process of how money exchanges hands. The supermarket

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A Son’s First Trip to Taco Bell

July 9th, 2008 by TK | Adolescence, Eating
I know it may be hard to believe that in the U.S. in 2008 there are people who have never had Taco Bell, but my stepson, Jacob was one of those people. He is 12 years old and had never had the pleasure of soft tacos from the land of Mexican fast food.

All of this changed today!

Jake and I were out for a day of errands and then a visit to the office. Lunchtime fell right in the middle of our errand running, so I gave Jake the choice of anywhere he wanted that was not a sit-down
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Firecracker Fun: Don’t Get Burned!

July 8th, 2008 by Lisa Stauber | Entertainment, Helpful hints, Infants/Toddlers


Fourth of July is a favorite family holiday. Relatives arrive from out of town to grill, eat, and gape at the fireworks. It’s a pleasant interruption during the long, hot days of summer.


It’s also a time when parents must be extra vigilant, especially if you choose to skip the big show and set off firecrackers on your own. These tips will help you keep your kids safe while you celebrate our nation’s independence.




  1. Fireworks can be scary. Many toddlers will be frightened by the
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Internet Safety for Kids

July 8th, 2008 by Rosanne Lorraine | Internet

Social media has penetrated the lives of children, teens, and adults alike. These sites encourage interactivity, and it enables people to exchange personal details and information about themselves. It is now incredibly easy for children to share videos, pictures, and private messages to communicate with their "friends" in social networking sites. However, these benefits come with a downside as well.


The Internet attracts predators and unscrupulous individuals who want to take advantage of children's naivete and inexperience. In fact, there are some sites that forbid access to children under the age of 13 or 18. Of course, this does

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Water Country

July 1st, 2008 by Bea | Entertainment
I was fortunate enough to be able to travel almost every summer vacation, but I definitely remember the summers, such as this one, when I was home, but I always looked for something to do! I always found that the days I loved most were the days that my parents took my sisters and I out for the day.

A family fun day is a great thing to do in the summer. First of all, it's a good break from work for the parents. Second of all, the kids get to do something that they normally wouldn't do.

I would suggest taking
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