Date Night In
Posted 3 weeks 1 day ago by Sherry Pardy
Can't get out for a date? Why not bring Date Night In!College+
The Death of the Neighborhood
Posted 4 weeks 2 days ago by Corina Fiore
I miss the olden days. You know, the olden days like 20 years ago. Life seemed different then. You belonged to a community, a neighborhood. The people in your neighborhood were part of your extended family. At some point in the last 20 years, the neighborhood has succumbed to death.
Webspeak part 1 - become fluent in one of the online languages your children use
Posted 6 weeks 4 days ago by Paul Michael
Once upon a time, it was Pig-Latin. These days, the Internet has created several ways for both children and adults to communicate with each other. In part one of this series, I'll give you a list of the most common acronyms or "initialisms" that your children are using daily, via the web and phone. Some of these you will be familiar with already; some may shock you.
Food Additives May Contribute to ADHD in Children
Posted 6 weeks 5 days ago by Fred Lee
The time has come to give more credibility to the notion that we are what we eat.
Shared Parenting: Why it Works for Us
Posted 10 weeks 1 day ago by Sherry Pardy
According to a recent New York Times article, the fact my husband does the laundry makes us trendy parents. Who knew?
What College Admissions Officers Won’t Tell You And More
Posted 13 weeks 2 days ago by Julie Rains
College admissions officers try to position their colleges as selective by spouting statistics that make acceptance seem elusive. They may tell you, for example, that the university received 12,000 applications for 1,600 openings in its freshman class. You may assume that the university has an acceptance rate of 13.33% but your math (though reasonable) would be wrong. I’ll tell you what college admissions officers won’t tell you and more.
American Idol – Family Friendly or Adult TV?
Posted 15 weeks 14 hours ago by Lori Kerrigan
American Idol is a favorite in households across the world, but is it really appropriate for young minds?
Explaining Gay and Lesbian identitites to the Kids, Part 1
Posted 15 weeks 4 days ago by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
With Friday’s State Supreme Court ruling in California the possibility of my mothers being able to marry legally in our state has come up once again. Yay! We are all very excited and hope that wedding bells will ring for our lesbian mothers after twenty years (longer than most of the hetero marriages we know have lasted. So, the only question that remains is what do we tell the children and when? And does it even matter?
Kids Bowl Free! A Summer Activity for the Entire Family!
Posted 15 weeks 6 days ago by Lori Kerrigan
Are you at a loss for what to do this summer? Thanks to generous and creative people, bowling can be free for the kids, and cheap for the adults. Grab the family, and leave the financial worries at home, it’s time to go bowling!
Yo! Happy Mother's Day!
Posted 16 weeks 5 days ago by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
What's it mean to be a mommy to you? This is my take on the day and the experience...
It’s Not About Shacking Up…
Posted 17 weeks 5 days ago by Linsey Knerl
A recent Associated Press article discusses the growing trend of U.S. colleges to allow for mixed company in dorm living arrangements. This new acceptance of coed cohabitation isn’t what disturbs me; It’s how the parents continue to teach an age-old lie about relationships and what truly matters.
6 Easy Meals the Entire Family Will Love
Posted 18 weeks 16 hours ago by Lori Kerrigan
Your family is hungry and the last thing you want to spend the energy you have left on is coming up with a meal plan. Here are 6 recipes that are not only easy, but they guarantee success in my house!
Parenting Bucket List
Posted 18 weeks 6 days ago by Sherry Pardy
In thinking about all the things I want to do before I die, I realized there were just as many, if not more, to do with/for my kids before I kicked the bucket.
Sun, Fun and Allergies - Remedy Ideas and Preventative Actions
Posted 19 weeks 4 hours ago by Lori Kerrigan
The sun is out, so why does your family feel so yucky? Allergies! Here are preventative measures and remedy ideas to limit the impact allergies take on you and your little ones!
Sweep the Blues Away
Posted 19 weeks 3 days ago by Sherry Pardy
Got a nasty case of Baby Blues or something a bit more serious? Try doing some spring cleaning to chase the clouds, and dust bunnies away!
Celebrating Earth Day
Posted 19 weeks 4 days ago by Lori Kerrigan
With Earth Day approaching on April 22nd, take the opportunity to celebrate with your kids, while educating them on the importance of this green holiday!
Errands Without the Stress!
Posted 20 weeks 3 days ago by Lori Kerrigan
Do you know that taking care of errands can actually be relaxing? Check out these top online shopping "hot spot" sites, cozy up to your computer, and get those errands done!
Budget Is Not a Four Letter Word: Surviving a Layoff
Posted 20 weeks 6 days ago by Lori Kerrigan
Did the unthinkable happen...a layoff? We survived it by following a few life adjustments, so can you!
"Greenupmanship"
Posted 21 weeks 4 days ago by Caitlin Giles
I know that isn't a word. But it should be. What else do you call the annoying trend where people try to top each other with their "green" lifestyles?
5 Easy Suggestions for Fighting the Cold and Flu – The Natural Way!
Posted 22 weeks 20 hours ago by Lori Kerrigan
Are you battling the flu or cold? Are you tired of medicating your family with over-the-counter drugs? Take a look at these 5 easy suggestions for fighting the cold and flu, the natural way.
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