It’s now officially summer. For kids, that means spending hot summer days cooling off in water.
Whether it’s in a pool, at the beach, on a boat or at a water park, there are many things we parents need to do to make sure kids are safe while enjoying fun in the summer sun.
Unfortunately, summer fun [...]
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Have Fun this Summer, But Keep Your Kids Safe In and On the Water!
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Join us for an evening of fun, giveaways, and tips on how to raise kids with higher self-esteem!
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What is One Surefire Way to Build Your Child’s Self Esteem? Give Her Your Time
My daughter is currently enrolled in a “parent/tot” class that introduces young children to different sports. Since the kids are so young (under three), parental involvement is required for participation.
One father often has his iPhone in the palm of his hand for the duration of the class. If he’s not talking on it, he’s texting. [...]
St. Paddy’s Day and Exposing Our Children to Different Cultures and Values
This morning, on St. Patrick’s Day, I scoured my closet for something green to wear.
“Why Mama?” my daughter asked.
“Because it’s St. Paddy’s Day and I’m a wee bit Irish,” I said, trying my best at speaking with an Irish Brogue.
“I don’t want you to be Irish,” she said, a little bit freaked out by my new [...]
When Tragedy Strikes: Tips for Parents on How to Discuss Difficult News with Your Kids
It seems that nearly every week lately we hear some sort of tragic news: whether it’s a far-away earthquake or terrorist attack, or a friend or family member falling ill, bad news is difficult to digest. But what about our children? As parents, how are we supposed to help our kids cope with tragedy?
I am [...]
Things that Go Bump in the Night Fortunately Don’t Always Lead to Nancy Grace
It sounded like a wailing cat, except we don’t have a cat.
“Did you hear that?” I said, waking up my husband.
“Hear what?” he mumbled.
“That noise. I think it was an animal.”
“It’s probably just Buster (our neighbor’s dog),” he said.
“But I think it came from somewhere in the house!”
We listened, but heard nothing. In minutes, my [...]
International Women’s Day and Why I Almost Gave Up
I almost didn’t write a blog post this morning.
Actually, last night I thought about taking a break from the blog. And this very little business I’ve been trying to get started. In fact, I was actually thinking about making the break a permanent one.
The last few weeks have been filled with highs and lows. Every [...]
In Search of the Modern-Day Role Model
When I was 22 years old, I moved to New York. I wanted to be a writer, and after earning a degree in journalism, I did what I thought most big-time writers did: I lived in the Big Apple and struggled to survive on hardly any income. I spent my entire first year there riding to [...]
Top Ten Signs that Mom Needs a Break this Holiday Season
While the holiday season can be a hectic time for anyone, it seems to be an especially busy time for moms. You may give your kids ‘time outs,’ but maybe you should consider giving yourself one too. If any one of the following applies to you, then you might need to consider taking a much [...]
