Food Additives May Contribute to ADHD in Children
Posted 3 days 11 hours ago by Fred Lee
The time has come to give more credibility to the notion that we are what we eat.Toddler
Kids Eat Free....Or Really Cheap
Posted 1 week 1 day ago by Lori Kerrigan
Tired of cooking? Does your budget not stretch enough to cover dining out with the entire family? Check out these restaurants where kids eat free....or really cheap!
Hug Your TV, Part 2: A biased, opinionated and not even very scholarly review of PBS Sprout.
Posted 1 week 2 days ago by Katherine Turner
I’ve spent the past month watching every show PBS Sprout dishes up and man am I pasty. Crib my notes for what to let the kiddies watch and keep your summer glow!
Shared Parenting: Why it Works for Us
Posted 3 weeks 6 days 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?
On Education Part 2 - Our Experience with Waldorf Schools
Posted 4 weeks 2 days ago by Fred Lee
The Waldorf experience is a lot different than what you’ll see at a Montessori School.
Gay Parenting, Part 2
Posted 4 weeks 5 days ago by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Wow. It really is happening. All across California gays and lesbians are getting married. Their children, we children will all be legitimized in a way we haven't been before. I spent the weekend talking to a gay dad raising sons (being Father's Day weekend) here's what's been tripping around my conversations. I talked to a few women on the verge of marriage. Here's what I heard and remembered.
Train your kids to swallow a choking hazard with Lego “Fun Snacks”
Posted 4 weeks 6 days ago by Paul Michael
It all seems like some crazy practical joke or belated April Fool’s gag, but this one is real. Kellogg’s have teamed up with Lego to produce what can only be described as the most dangerous idea for a kid’s snack…ever.
The Best Toys Aren’t Toys at All
Posted 4 weeks 6 days ago by Linsey Knerl
Go ahead and spend that $100 for the ultimate in baby activity centers. Go organic, if you want, but don’t blame me when your tot comes running up to you begging to play with his favorite new toys – a rubber shoe cover and a piece of Styrofoam.
Please Stop Giving Advice. It isn't Helpful.
Posted 4 weeks 6 days ago by Corina Fiore
The picture represents how I feel about unsolicited or absolute advice: angry and annoyed. I often ignore advice, shake my head in agreement, and move on my way. I wasn't always that way, and I was reminded of the havoc unsolicited advice can reap on a family when reading a message board this week.
Plastic Bottle Concerns
Posted 5 weeks 6 days ago by Fred Lee
Plastic bottles are on everyone’s mind, but before you buy an expensive “safe” alternative, it’s good to know that not all plastics are that bad.
Hug Your TV Part 1: Turning it on won't suck your kids' smarts any more than making it a planter will get them into Stanford.
Posted 6 weeks 1 day ago by Katherine Turner
Like any form of art or entertainment, TV runs the gamut from the horrendous to the sublime, and with only a little initial channel-surfing in the name of research, you can learn to enjoy the medium guilt-free and eventually advance to using your former nemesis for the betterment of your children.
Kids Music that Doesn't Suck
Posted 7 weeks 1 hour ago by Sherry Pardy
Looking for some tunes for the smaller set that don't include 5 guys in bright colored shirts singing about an octopus? Luckily, good, fun kids music isn’t so obscure anymore.
American Idol – Family Friendly or Adult TV?
Posted 8 weeks 5 days ago by Lori Kerrigan
American Idol is a favorite in households across the world, but is it really appropriate for young minds?
Poo Poo in the Potty!
Posted 9 weeks 1 day ago by Sonja Stewart
Poo poo in the potty is almost too good to be true. What to do while still basking in the glory of accomplishment.
On Education Part 1 - Our Experience with Montessori Schools
Posted 9 weeks 4 days ago by Fred Lee
Montessori schools offer an excellent program for pointing your kids towards academic excellence, though their approach might not conform to every parent's idea of what it means to be a carefree child.
Kids Bowl Free! A Summer Activity for the Entire Family!
Posted 9 weeks 5 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!
Take Simple Steps to Prevent Falls from Windows
Posted 9 weeks 5 days ago by Linsey Knerl
It’s the time of year to open up your home to fresh air and warmer days. Before you start cracking open those windows, however, take a moment to check these simple safety tips. With 25 children a year falling from windows (some of them resulting in tragic deaths), it’s a preventative measure you can’t afford to ignore.
The Art of Offering Your Child Choices (And How it Can Backfire With Your Spouse)
Posted 9 weeks 5 days ago by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
“Give your child options!” say the parenting experts. And with my toddler, “sharing the control” works very well. It works so well I’ve started using it with my husband. Uh oh.
Hilarious Sermon-Free Picture Books to Tame the Tantrum and Ameliorate the Meltdown
Posted 10 weeks 17 hours ago by Katherine Turner
Want a novel tack to take the next time your kid flings himself face-down in front of a Tonka Truck display or blows a gasket because her “very pink” underpants are in the wash? Try making them laugh at what makes them cry!
Yo! Happy Mother's Day!
Posted 10 weeks 3 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...
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