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Take a Magic Carpet Ride

by Lori Sciame July 28th, 2011| Preschool
Imagination.  That's what a parent of a preschooler must nurture in his or her child. Why? A vivid imagination allows a child to dream big and to "think outside the box."

As exhibited in a 2009 Wall Street Journal article, "child-development experts are recognizing the importance of imagination and the

The Fight Over School Clothes

by T Akery July 25th, 2011| Tweens
The fight over school clothes is one that lasts for quite some time. It is one of those fights that is seemingly unavoidable between parents and tweens. An all-out fight can be avoided if you and your tween come together when shopping for school clothes.

It is important for you

Where Do Babies Come From?

by Ronald A. Rowe July 22nd, 2011| Elementary
My older son recently came to me with some questions. He was confused by a news story he saw about Jaycee Dugard, the girl who was kidnapped when she was 11 and was finally freed at age 29. In the interim, she had two children. First, he wondered how

The Sing-A-Ma-Jigs Review

by T Akery July 20th, 2011| Helpful Hints, Infants/Toddlers
The Sing-A-Ma-Jigs is a toy made by Fisher Price. With the reputation of the company, you expect a decent toy product and it really doesn't disappoint. Even though it is made for kids, secretly adults will find some amusement in playing with them.

They are a plush toy that look

Preparing Yourself and Your Toddler for Eating Out

by T Akery July 15th, 2011| Infants/Toddlers
At some point, you and your toddler will face the prospect of eating somewhere that is not McDonald's. These sit down restaurants are a challenge for both toddlers and parents. Creating a peaceful eating experience for everyone means preparation, planning, and knowing how your toddler is going to react

Creating Successful Playdates for Your Preschooler

by T Akery July 14th, 2011| Helpful Hints, Preschool
Playdates with friends are a necessity for preschoolers. Not only do they help with key social skills, they keep your preschooler from becoming too bored this summer. They also allow you as a parent to communicate with another adult.Your preschooler will meet new friends during the school year and

Chores

by Jacob P. July 13th, 2011| Teen Perspective
This month, my parents determined that they would take part in a new household program.  Before anyone can use an electronic (computer, TV, Xbox), they must complete their daily chore.  This is a solid system, but has both its ups and downs.  Chores are  important building blocks to responsibility,

Nintendo 3DS Review

by T Akery July 8th, 2011| Product reviews
Nintendo 3DS has been out on the market since March. It certainly has garnered a lot of attention for its ability to produce a 3D effect. The questions are whether it is worth the $250.00 price tag and if it is still better to just to get the Nintendo

The Cost of Raising a Child

by Ronald A. Rowe July 7th, 2011| Elementary
The US Government - who you can trust implicitly, just ask them - has pegged the cost of raising a child from birth to age 18 at a whopping $286,860 (adjusted for inflation). For a two-child

Talking To Tweens About Sextexting

by T Akery June 30th, 2011| Tweens
Sextexting is a growing trend among tweens. Parents are often unaware of exactly what their kids are texting. But in trying to sound grown-up, kids often text things they don't mean or don't quite understand. This can led to unintended consequences for your tween. While you can't guard them

Fun Lists for Summer

by Lori Sciame June 13th, 2011| Elementary
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.

Parent: The Word

by Lori Sciame June 6th, 2011| Helpful Hints, Infants/Toddlers, Pregnancy
Preparation for baby. You've read countless sources on the topic of baby care and development. You've asked dozens of people questions about how to handle the frenzied first week. You've created a cozy "nest," where your little one will sleep and play.

Diapers - check...layette - complete...crib - ready.

Then,
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