Etiquette

The Five Best Things I Did For My Kids This Summer

Posted 3 weeks 2 days ago by Caitlin Giles

Home Life, Social Skills, Entertainment, Learning Tools, Etiquette, Nutrition, Extra Curricular

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August already? With just a few weeks of summer left, I have been reflecting on the season's happiest moments with my two little ones. I'll tell you mine and then you tell me yours.

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Summer Roadtrip Travel Adventures, Part 1

Posted 5 weeks 14 hours ago by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Culture

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This summer was my first venture into traveling alone with the children since the husband had to work. (Hats off to all the single moms out there who do this on a regular basis). I found that keeping a zen like calm goes a long way into making the unexpected and the disaster a little more adventure like and way more fun for the kiddies.

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Which Kind of Little League Parent are YOU?

Posted 10 weeks 2 days ago by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Social Skills, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Culture

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School is winding down and so is Little League season (June is national Little League month). You are almost finished carting junior around from school yard to baseball diamond to pizza parlor to game again. So it begs the question. Which kind of Little League parent are YOU?

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Please Stop Giving Advice.

Posted 10 weeks 2 days ago by Corina Fiore

Safety, Discipline, Home Life, Education, Pregnancy, Social Skills, Birth, No Children Zone, Etiquette, New Parents, Conflict Resolution, Work Balance, Culture, Relationships

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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.

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American Idol – Family Friendly or Adult TV?

Posted 14 weeks 1 day ago by Lori Kerrigan

Entertainment, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Sex Ed

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American Idol is a favorite in households across the world, but is it really appropriate for young minds?

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Hilarious Sermon-Free Picture Books to Tame the Tantrum and Ameliorate the Meltdown

Posted 15 weeks 3 days ago by Katherine Turner

Discipline, Shopping, Entertainment, Etiquette, Learning Tools, New Parents, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Pre School

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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!

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Yo! Happy Mother's Day!

Posted 15 weeks 5 days ago by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Social Skills, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships

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What's it mean to be a mommy to you? This is my take on the day and the experience...

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The Icky Gooey List of Disgusting Things Only Parents Would Do…

Posted 18 weeks 1 day ago by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Social Skills, Etiquette

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Parents do some pretty disgusting, microbiology defying things...here are some of the top icky gooey things most parents find themselves doing that they wouldn't have dreamed of doing before they had kids. Hey, you can't keep them in a bubble––and it's a mess out there.

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Why Mommy Wears Makeup

Posted 19 weeks 4 days ago by Sonja Stewart

Home Life, Health, Social Skills, Etiquette, New Parents, Culture, Relationships

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Do you need to wear mascara to go to the supermarket? You're not alone. Why mom needs to "put her face on," to get on with her day.

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"Greenupmanship"

Posted 20 weeks 4 days ago by Caitlin Giles

Home Life, Education, Social Skills, Etiquette, Culture

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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?

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Dirty Little Secrets

Posted 20 weeks 5 days ago by Sonja Stewart

Health, Etiquette, New Parents, Healthcare, Wellness

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I found out I can go four days without a shower. But just because I can, doesn't mean I should. Here's how my family survives my funk.

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Preschool Potty Mouth

Posted 21 weeks 4 hours ago by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Social Skills, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships

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Preschoolers are parrots. They walk through the house and repeat every word they hear in and out of whatever context they hear it. Naturally, like all other things they'll learn, they'll more than likely learn to swear from you.

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Survival Tips for Future Film Buffs

Posted 29 weeks 3 days ago by Linsey Knerl

Home Life, Social Skills, Entertainment, Etiquette

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I can think of no worse way to spend an afternoon than taking a toddler to a movie. You are guaranteed to miss all the good parts, and should plan on adding it to your rental queue. There are some tricks to making the experience go a little smoother, however, and like most outings, preparation is the key.

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