Quality Time?
From the book Spider’s Big Catch Gary Anderson www.abciowa.com There's a phrase that’s become popular over the past few years that fills me with wonder. That phrase is "quality time." We've all heard...... Continue reading Quality Time?..

Celebrity Baby Names
It seems that the days of naming your son or daughter with your own name and adding a second, third or a fourth sign in roman numerals at the end are fading away. This seems to be especially the case...... Continue reading Celebrity Baby Names..

A Dangerous Environment
The internet is a dangerous place for your children. Don't even begin to believe that your child is safe. There are more dangers than you can possibly imagine waiting to lure children to their doom. ...... Continue reading A Dangerous Environment..

Crippling our Children the Heelys Way – And now in Adult models too!
“Heelys – The only shoe with a removable wheel in the heel”. – http://www.heelys.com I figured that Heelys had the best description of their own product, so I decided not to re-invent the wheel and c...... Continue reading Crippling our Children the Heelys Way – And now in Adult models too!..

Baby is Coming, Are You Ready?
It has been a long pregnancy. You are probably tired and feeling worn more often then not. But, are you prepared for baby's arrival? Do you have all the baby clothes, baby furniture and bedding that ...... Continue reading Baby is Coming, Are You Ready?..

Lessons in Shooting Hoops
No matter where we look or what life throws our way, there is always a lesson to be learned, if we just take the time to look for it. On February 27, 2004 our family was fortunate enough to take a mi...... Continue reading Lessons in Shooting Hoops..

Six Steps to Raising Financially Responsible Teens
In today’s money-driven society, teens are constantly bombarded by magazines, television ads, and peer pressure which make them feel less than ideal if they do not wear the latest clothing style and ...... Continue reading Six Steps to Raising Financially Responsible Teens..

Garage Sales Aren't For Wimps
This month I learned a very valuable lesson about myself. I do not like to host garage sales, but I love the money that comes from getting rid of my “junk.” Yep! You heard me say it, “JUNK!” By def...... Continue reading Garage Sales Aren't For Wimps..

COMMITMENT: Teaching Children the Lessons of a Lifetime
It's been said, time and again, that for a child to learn what is most important, he must be shown the lessons through example, not through words. And, if we are to nurture certain traits within our ...... Continue reading COMMITMENT: Teaching Children the Lessons of a Lifetime..

Are You Chasing Dollars or Your Kids?
Striking a perfect balance between work and home today can be difficult task for most of us. However, do you ever wonder if your spending too much time chasing money and not enough with your children...... Continue reading Are You Chasing Dollars or Your Kids?..

Top Ten Ways Working Moms Can Take Care of Themselves
1. Get enough sleep. This means making sure the kids go to bed early enough so you can. Have an evening routine that is calming for everyone. 2. Eat well. Yes you know it. Most of you don’t do ...... Continue reading Top Ten Ways Working Moms Can Take Care of Themselves..

Get Out of Jail Free: Stop Being Defensive
When Marcus and Sally first met they immediately felt like kindred spirits. Marcus was generally warm and open. But as their relationship continued, Sally noticed that sometimes when he was upset he ...... Continue reading Get Out of Jail Free: Stop Being Defensive..

Advising Teens? Getting Your Point Across
Giving advice to a teenager is very easy; getting a teenager to take that advice is another matter altogether. It's not only a case of the advice 'falling on deaf ears', sometimes the teenager seems ...... Continue reading Advising Teens? Getting Your Point Across..

What Julia Roberts Has to Say about Motherhood
Julia Roberts recently gave birth to twins: Hazel and Phinnaeus. At 37, America’s Pretty Woman couldn’t be happier in her new role of motherhood. The twins were delivered at a hospital in Southern Ca...... Continue reading What Julia Roberts Has to Say about Motherhood..

Validating vs. Indulging Children’s Feelings
I grew up at a time when children’s feelings were not important. I was supposed to go along with the program without complaint, regardless of how I felt. If I was upset about something, my mother gen...... Continue reading Validating vs. Indulging Children’s Feelings..

So, The Thing Is... We Reap What We Sow
So, the thing is… we reap what we sow. A few weeks ago, my daughters and I planted some seeds. It was a fun project to do together because it involved digging in the dirt and talking about how plan...... Continue reading So, The Thing Is... We Reap What We Sow..

Stuffed Toys that are Suitable and Safe.
Adorable stuffed dogs are a favorite gift for dog lovers. Learn what to look for and what to Avoid. Although it's hard to say when the first stuffed dogs appeared, I would guess that it was soon afte...... Continue reading Stuffed Toys that are Suitable and Safe...

What the Matter Is
When my oldest boy was really young, he tickled my mother with that phrase. I would ask him, "What's the matter?" and he would answer me, "Well, what the matter is..." followed by whatever it was t...... Continue reading What the Matter Is..

Fun In The Kitchen - Age-Appropriate Activities Your Children Can Do
1 Year Olds grab the rolling pin and let your toddler roll it across the floor wooden spoons are great for increasing your 1 year olds hand coordination (and they make great sounds too!) let yo...... Continue reading Fun In The Kitchen - Age-Appropriate Activities Your Children Can Do..

Tools to Find Family-Friendly Content
The Internet, is magnificent in its resources for families. Educational resources abound. Kids can easily find help for their homework blues without venturing to the library. Kids can chat with frien...... Continue reading Tools to Find Family-Friendly Content..

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