Summertime…so much to see, and so much to do. How can a family make sure they can cram as much fun as possible into this short season? Create a summer fun list! In my house, the list adorns the refrigerator door, a place of honor for all to see. That way, our family won’t forget the simple (and some lofty) goals we set for ourselves once the last school bell rings.
How does a summer fun list work? It’s easy. Whatever the make-up of your family - kids, mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, aunt, or uncle – each person has a
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Fun Lists for Summer
June 13th, 2011 Posted by Lori S. | Elementary, Entertainment, Helpful hints, Holidays
Happy New Year from Your Parenting Info. Struggling to stay up until midnight, watching a 107-year-old Dick Clark gamely host the show for the 85th time, and listening to some singer I’ve never heard of use the words “douche bag” prominently on national television, I got to thinking about New Years celebrations and traditions as they apply to parenting.
On New Year’s Day, I listened to peers my age, who ought to know better by now, gripe about their hangovers. I watched college football and started a new fitness routine (they really should make a Wii UnFit for people who
On New Year’s Day, I listened to peers my age, who ought to know better by now, gripe about their hangovers. I watched college football and started a new fitness routine (they really should make a Wii UnFit for people who
How to Properly Write a Christmas List
November 29th, 2010 Posted by Jacob P. | Adolescence, Behavior, Holidays, Teen Perspective, Teens, Tweens
Every Christmas, there is someone who asks for a lot and is looked at as greedy by everyone else. So, when Christmas comes around and you want a lot, what do you do?? Here are a few simple steps to prevent you from appearing greedy yourself.
- First of all, look back and prioritize everything. This means that you look back and determine how much you want something, how much you need something, what it costs, and if you can get it by other means. If you are like me and over-analyze everything, this is easy for you. If not, just
My son, Max, spent his ninth birthday confined to a bed as he recovered from an emergency appendectomy. Not the sort of thing a young boy dreams of for his birthday party. Also, not the sort of thing that a young boy forgets or will let his parents forget.
One thing and then another, the party was never planned, then planned but delayed, re-planned, and finally held - four months after his birthday. And it was great. He got cards and gifts from his friends, despite us describing this as an un-birthday party and expressly telling parents that they
One thing and then another, the party was never planned, then planned but delayed, re-planned, and finally held - four months after his birthday. And it was great. He got cards and gifts from his friends, despite us describing this as an un-birthday party and expressly telling parents that they
Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day
April 12th, 2010 Posted by Ronald A. Rowe | Holidays, Learning, Work
Is anyone out there planning on bringing your child to work on Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day this year? It's coming up in a couple of weeks (April 22nd). I'm kind of torn, myself.
On the one hand, having the four year old tear around the office for an hour or so would be greatly entertaining. He'll be good for a few laughs, and I won't have to do any work while he's there. Of course, no one else in my area will be able to get any work done, either, so there's that.
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On the one hand, having the four year old tear around the office for an hour or so would be greatly entertaining. He'll be good for a few laughs, and I won't have to do any work while he's there. Of course, no one else in my area will be able to get any work done, either, so there's that.
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