Does your child or teenager have a facebook account? If they’re over the age of 12, then the answer is probably yes, even if you don’t know about it. Kids have access to the Internet at school, at their friends’ houses, and even on their cell phones, so it’s nearly impossible for parents to enforce …
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For most parents, there is a mixture of excitement and fear when their child goes to nursery for the first time. After spending time researching the right nursery, visiting and getting your little one prepared for the big day, it can be scary saying goodbye to your child at the door, and you might be …
What’s the one thing you remembered when you were little? Was it playing with a certain toy? Or was it having fun and using your imagination? What do you do with that big box? That’s the number one thing that I loved about Doc McStuffins; it encourages imagination! About Doc McStuffins Time For Checkup: “It …
Teaching your child all about charity is essential – children have a sense of compassion and charity, all you have to do is to tackle it and teach the little one that being kind to others is very noble. Besides, one of the biggest advantages of teaching your kid about charity is that he will …
I am 28 years old and sometimes the bible is still a little confusing to me. WeeBelievers provides a variety of toys and products that make learning the bible and about being a christian a little funner for them. My daughter is 4 and just starting to get into puzzles. She loves them! So I …
A month ago a video went viral when a 12-year-old girl recorded herself looking very sincere with a cute hat on her head asking if she was pretty. The little girl took the recording, posted it on YouTube and the rest is history. Every person interested in vulnerable silly little girls modestly dressed with a …
The fourth of July is my husband’s all time favorite holiday. I don’t know if it’s the abundance of hamburgers or the fireworks that really take it over the top, but the guy sure does get excited about Independence Day! In honor of his enthusiasm, we decided to do a few patriotic crafts this month. …
Summer Travel can be a bit daunting, as Vanessa knows. This guest post is a must read for anyone who spends more than 10 minutes in the car with their children. 5 Things to Keep Stocked in the Car to Keep Your Children Entertained. Summer is road-trip season, and while getting there may be half …
I broke down to a Teacher yesterday. Geez, what am I, a leaky faucet? I am so embarrassed, but I cried and cried at the school yesterday over my child. Zack turned 10 on April 30th. We call him DQ (Drama Queen) around the house because he can be kind of Diva-ish. He has to …
A Teachable Moment © May 2012: Make the most of moving up Dr. Susan Bartell The month of May is all about graduations, moving up ceremonies and commencements. It is a time to feel a little sad about “how fast they grow up”, and to feel joyous about the wonderful milestones and accomplishments. This year …
That kids experience growing pains is no myth. At times of growth (and kids do grow at uneven rates), to feel actual pain in the bones, muscles, and joints is quite common. Its prevalence is difficult to measure, but it is believed that as many as half of all children experience growing pains regularly. As …
I was reading a recent article on the subject of “helicopter parenting” and how cell phones and the internet have changed parents’ ability to hover over their children. The parents that supposedly hover the most are moms and dads of the “Millennials;” children of baby boomers, born between the early 1980s and 2000. As I …