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Fun (and Education) in the Sun

by Lori Sciame May 24th, 2012| Elementary
Time to plan summer fun in the sun.  If you have a child in elementary school, there's tons of things to do to fill your days, everything from swimming at the lake to picnics in the park to riding bikes along a scenic route; however, if you're looking for

Solution: Book Reports

by Mrs. C. May 18th, 2012| Parenting Predicament
Both my kids like to read but hate to talk or write about books. If they like a book they don't want to "ruin" it by discussing it, and if it's a book assigned to them in school they have no interest in it. This makes English papers and

Summer Care and Tweens

by Lori Sciame May 16th, 2012| Tweens
School vacation looms on the horizon.  What do your plan to do with your tween while you are stuck at work?  Although he or she is not old enough to be left alone for hours on end, your tween probably still  yearns for at least some independence.  The question

Happy Belated Mother’s Day!

by Jacob P. May 14th, 2012| Teen Perspective, Teens
I know that it is the day after Mother's Day, but I figured it was better late than never to post an article about Mother's Day.  Also, if you are this far behind the eight ball, maybe this can help you save face.

As a teenager, Mother's Day is one

What to Do While Lodging: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. April 30th, 2012| Teen Perspective, Teens
Last week, my family and I went on a vacation to Maryland.  It was a successful trip; we visited Philadelphia, Baltimore's inner harbor, Loyola (Md), and family during our time there.  The trip was five days long, so we spent four nights together (two nights in a house and

Family Sports: From the Teen’s View

by Jacob P. April 18th, 2012| Teen Perspective, Teens
On a nice day, like today, there is nothing like spending your day outside in the sun.  Nobody wants to spend their time inside watching TV.  Many families like to spend their time outside playing games together.  In fact, I just finished playing whiffle ball with my cousin, sister,

Movies and Elementary Children

by Ronald A. Rowe April 12th, 2012| Elementary
My six-year-old son came home from school the other day and told me that the parents of some of his classmates were crazy. To say that this comment piqued my interest would be a gross understatement. Intrigued, I asked him to clarify just why he thought so.

It turns out

Easter, Sugar, and Pre-Schoolers

by Lori Sciame April 6th, 2012| Preschool
Running, jumping, dancing, yelling, giggling, kicking - all caused by ingesting massive amounts of sugar.  I've seen it.  You've probably witnessed it as well.

Here's the scenario.  A 3-year-old receives a beautiful Easter basket filled to the brim with candy of all kinds, in interesting shapes and gorgeous colors ....

The Fatherhood Games

by Ronald A. Rowe March 28th, 2012| Helpful Hints, Tweens
I am officially the father of a Tween now. I was spared the whole Twilight ordeal because my children were too young to care about some mopey girl and her Vampire / Werewolf suitors. But The Hunger Games? That's a whole other story.

My now

Tinker Bell Sleeping Bag

by T Akery March 14th, 2012| Preschool, Product reviews
The Tinker Bell Sleeping Bag was a purchase made for a sleepover party. It came with a case in which you can roll it up. On it is a picture of Tinkerbell in vivid colors, with the back of the bag in more or less neon green. It is

Tips on Toddler Photography

by Lori Sciame March 12th, 2012| Infants/Toddlers
I'm sure you have hundreds of photos of your child already -- cherished pictures capturing the moment he or she entered the world to the present. These images chronicle the special, the funny, and maybe even the stressful times. In essence, they reflect the bond that continues to grow

Lesson Learned

by Lori Sciame March 9th, 2012| Elementary
Piano lessons, dance lessons, karate lessons, gymnastics lessons...the list goes on and on.  If you are the parent of an elementary age child, you fully understand the sheer amount of lessons available for your son or daughter to participate in. Sometimes these lessons can be costly, and sometimes they
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