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Birthday Party Blues

by Lori Sciame February 22nd, 2012| Elementary
Over-the-top birthday parties. Has your child attended one? When my daughter was five, her friend's mother hosted a marathon party. The day began with hairstyles and manicures at a local hair salon. Next, the girls had lunch at a local restaurant, and the event finished with a movie and

Melissa and Doug Easel

by T Akery February 16th, 2012| Preschool, Product reviews
The Melissa and Doug Easel is a station where children can express their creativity. There are two sides, a white board and chalk board. It also comes with a roller on which a roll of paper can be placed and colorful trays on both sides.  (Photo shows a similar

After School Extra Curricular Activities

by Sam P. February 6th, 2012| Tweens
Seeing  as this is my last Tween Advice article, I figured I would write about something I enjoy doing.  So I am going to write about extra curricular activities, drama in specific.  This is actually only my first year doing drama, and I am so glad I joined!  I

Disney Princess Soft EVA Play Mat 4 X 4

by T Akery February 2nd, 2012| Preschool, Product reviews
The Disney Princess Soft EVA Play Mat is an option for kids to play on. The challenge for them starts when they have to put it together. It comes with 16 squares and numerous border pieces. Since it is a puzzle, it is meant for kids to assemble, which

WinterJam

by Ronald A. Rowe January 20th, 2012| Elementary, Tweens
I took my son to WinterJam this weekend to celebrate his 11th birthday. I'd highly recommend it if you have the opportunity to take your children to this show when it comes to your town. WinterJam is a concert tour featuring ten Christian bands.

We went because this year's headliner

Fisher Price Dora Fiesta Favorites Kitchen

by T Akery January 16th, 2012| Product reviews
For kids who love Dora, the Dora Fiesta Favorites Kitchen from Fisher Price is really the only kitchen they need. This kitchen is all about Dora and speaks both English and rudimentary Spanish. Most 2- to 3-year-olds will get a kick out of cooking food with Dora.

The kitchen is

Sleepovers on School Nights

by Jacob P. January 13th, 2012| Teen Perspective
Tomorrow night, I will be hanging out at my friend's house to watch the BCS National Championship Game (specifically to watch LSU win).  Because the game starts at 8:30 and it probably won't end to some time after 11 P.M., I am going to be spending the night at

Tween Advice on Having Productive Lazy Days

by Sam P. January 9th, 2012| Tweens
Doesn't everybody love Sundays.  Nothing to do, nowhere to go, and if you are smart, you already did your homework.  But what happens when not having anything to do starts getting boring?  You get fidgety and mom gets annoyed when you start literally picking at the paint on the

Travelling With Children

by Ronald A. Rowe January 6th, 2012| Elementary
Long car trips with kids can be a challenge. It's been that way for generations. But as technology has evolved, things have gotten quite a bit easier. Hand-held video games, dual screen back seat DVD players, MP3 players - we've got a whole lot of weapons in our arsenal

Color Me Playhouse

by T Akery January 4th, 2012| Product reviews
The Color Me Playhouse combines the idea of playing in a cardboard box with a child's love of coloring. Basically, it is a big cardboard box with a house design on the outside that kids can color and play in depending on their whim.

The Playhouse comes in a flat

Teen’s Perspective on New Year’s

by Sam P. January 2nd, 2012| Pregnancy, Teen Perspective, Teens
New Year's Eve.  The day everyone is told to stay up till midnight.  It really is quite a glorious day. Or night depending on how you look at it.  I guess you could even consider it morning.  Whatever way you look at it, it is a very important day

Making New Year’s Memories

by Lori Sciame December 30th, 2011| Elementary
Children love family rituals. This is especially true of New Year's Eve. My best memories of this exciting time involve watching Dick Clark's Rockin New Year's Eve with my favorite cousin.  We also played board games such as Monopoly or Life, and the night usually included a rousing card
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