When I was two I received a brand new tricycle from my grandpa. I rode that thing all over the house and especially into my mom's freshly painted baseboards. I scuffed them up beyond all recognition. So I was told many times by my mother. This memory is not actually
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Protect Your Child From Zoonotic Diseases
by Tania Cowling April 22nd, 2024 | Preschool, SafetyTeaching Toddlers About Sharing and Caring
by Tania Cowling April 15th, 2024 | Infants/Toddlers, SocialTeen’s Perspective on Family Dinners
by Sam P. April 8th, 2024 | Seasonal, TeensHome Alone: A New Experience
by Michele April 1st, 2024 | Safety, Tweens
The Swine Flu
by Ronald A. Rowe July 30th, 2009| Elementary
It started innocently enough. The three year old, Lex, who normally has enough energy to power a small city, was pooped out. "Everyone gets tired," I said, "even our little Energizer Bunny." My lovely wife was unconvinced.
The next day he had a fever. Up to 103 it went. "He's got
The next day he had a fever. Up to 103 it went. "He's got
How to Prevent Kids from Fighting
by Gumer Liston July 28th, 2009| Elementary
Fighting among siblings or playmates is a natural part of being a child. If you think that it is not right for a child to sometimes pick a fight with one of his siblings or playmates, then you are quite wrong. Fights are part and parcel of being a child,
Summer on a Dime
by Ronald A. Rowe July 21st, 2009| Elementary
Kids love summertime and the freedom it brings. Moms, not so much. Finding ways to entertain the children all day can be taxing on mom and on the budget. But there are some ways to take the strain off both.
A number of restaurants offer free kids meals
A number of restaurants offer free kids meals
Room Changing: From the Teen’s View
by Jacob P. July 16th, 2009| Elementary, Teen Perspective, Teens
Recently, I was offered a larger room because I am the oldest and I have the smallest room in the house. I currently am debating if I should take the offer, but I am almost positive I will. So, I thought, what are some good room change guidelines and ideas?
Here are
Here are
Diary of a Deployed Dad-to-be, Part 2
by Joe Lawrence July 13th, 2009| Pregnancy
As I am writing this, it is the 4th of July back in the United States, a day where we celebrate our independence from the tyranny of England since 1776. Meanwhile, I am deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. I can't
Ice Age 3
by Ronald A. Rowe July 9th, 2009| Elementary
Has Hollywood lost its collective mind? I keep lowering my expectations, and they keep slithering underneath. I'm already irritated by the early reports that Transformers 2 contains some sexuality that just isn't appropriate for the audience that should be going to see the film (like my 8 year old. How
Children & Music
by Louise July 7th, 2009| Teen Perspective
A previously posted article, "The Best Time to Teach Your Child How to Play a Musical Instrument," addresses when a child should be taught how to play a musical instrument. This article addresses why children/teens should be taught to play musical instruments. While I agree with the crux
Jobs For Young Teens
by Jacob P. June 30th, 2009| Teen Perspective, Teens
When I first joined the Wasabi Media Group team, I needed money rather badly to buy stuff, for a decent amount of spending money for a YMCA trip I am doing summer, and other usual teen money needs. Since I have began working a steady job, I have gained plenty of
What to Watch?
by Ronald A. Rowe June 25th, 2009| Elementary
One constant battle that we face in our house is trying to decide what movies and shows are appropriate for our eight year old. Commercials, print ads, and his friends constantly are bombarding our son with previews of TV shows, DVDs, and movies.
My wife strongly prefers to preview the
My wife strongly prefers to preview the
Teach Your Child How to Deal with Anger
by Gumer Liston June 23rd, 2009| Elementary, Infants/Toddlers, Preschool
It is natural for young kids to sometimes show strong emotions (like anger) and destructive behavior when things do not go their way. As parents, we need to know how to teach our kids the different ways of dealing with anger. Anger should be released, but it should be in
Strategy Games
by Ronald A. Rowe June 18th, 2009| Helpful Hints
For the longest time, I resisted my son's pleas for a Pokémon trading card game. Ditto for Bakugan, Digimon, and a slew of other nonsense words that he threw at me. I didn't know very much about it at the time, but the cartoon looked cheesy (it is), the game