A recent article posted by Great Start for child care states that more children can use a smartphone than tie their shoes. Here is the article: http://www.seattlepi.com/lifestyle/434010_kids24.html. As I read it a small part of me was surprised and intrigued, but then, the more I read and thought about it, ...
It makes sense once it's pointed out, but I would never have originally guessed that putting my child or infant in a heavy winter coat or suit to keep them warm could be causing a safety hazard in their car seat. I had seen in the years since I had ...
Here's another fun and quick craft that the kids can help make or you can make for them to get ready for New Year's Eve. New Year's Eve tends to be a holiday that's more adult oriented, but this craft can help them be a litte more involved. As an extra ...
As a parent, talking to my children about "where babies come from" has been on my mind for some time. It started a while back when my son asked the question after seeing a baby cow, and it hass continued as they develop. My answer has always been an age-appropriate, ...
After the kids have pulled out and played with every new toy or Christmas gift, they may turn to you and say, "Mom, I’m bored." At this point, you peek at the calendar, realizing we have several more days until school starts back up. Here are a few fun crafts ...
Okay so I’ll admit I’ve lived in Michigan my whole life and I still cannot stand freezing cold. Mind you I do get the kids outside for a bit as long as it’s not too bad to play. However if I can avoid being outside for a long period of ...
Kids often get restless — whether it’s in a restaurant waiting on food, traveling, waiting in line, or maybe because they are all done with their food and are bored waiting for everyone else. So here is a fun game to play before you get to the point where you’re ready ...
My youngest son has taken to drawing family pictures, and I think they are absolutely adorable. I actually scanned one in so that you could see his artistry. I love that in his eyes, the important features of our bodies are heads and long legs. I can't say this isn't ...
It often is hard for children to understand what Thanksgiving is really all about. We watch the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special and learn about the history of Thanksgiving at school. However that still doesn’t always really get to the heart of why we celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s not just for the ...
As a parent who makes homemade cakes and cupcakes from scratch for every birthday celebration at school and at home, I was disappointed to hear that some Michigan schools are banning cupcakes to fight childhood obesity. Don't get me wrong, I do believe that a generation of children is going ...
I have heard that Wii Fit is wonderful. Wonderful, that is, until your overweight child steps on it and the picture of them balloons up and declares them unfit. It may be true, because many of our kids are overweight, but this is a sensitive issue. This problem can't be ...
The leaves are falling, creating a ton of fun. The kids and I love this time of year. The best part, of course, is raking up the leaves into big piles and jumping in them. It’s also a great time of year for walks. As we walk, we can see ...
Wild. Wrestling. Family. That's what the WWF stands for around here! At least once or twice a week, my guys declare a wrestling match that is loud, crazy and, eventually, sweaty. I consider this "guy time," and I try not to wince as my kids hit the floor with loud ...
Dear Kerry, My 7-year-old stole an eraser shaped like a football from his classroom the other day. He never did anything like that before, but I wonder if I should worry about his behavior. I made him take it back to the teacher and apologize. Should I punish him more? ...
They are lovable, energetic, boisterous and loud. They are Girl Scout Brownies. These second and third grade girls love to test the limits, to find out what they can and cannot do. Without a plan, a Girl Scout Brownie troop leader can go home from every troop meeting with a ...
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