Parenting

This is a very good article from Family Circle magazine with guidelines on how to behave/react as a parent when your child participates in sports.   Basic concepts that many of us are likely to engage

One of my daughters is a BIG animal person and often it becomes a complete focus point to many of our days together (searching for frogs, going to the barn to visit and ride horses, walking the dogs, etc.). 

This is a very interesting website. It gives consumer an opportunity to voice their opinions about a variety of topics and experiences. It also gives consumers an opportunity to learn about others experiences. If

Are kids being pushed too early to be smart? This is a great article that I came across on MSN. The article talks about how kids today are pushed to attend school at an early age. For example a lof of young kids

This is a very interesting article that I found on MSN. The article aims to answer whether school uniforms make better students. My son is in a private school and has to wear a uniform everyday to school. This has

This is an interesting article that I came across on AOL. It is about a study conducted by University of Notre Dame which had found that kids who attend church have a higher GPA in school. I don't necessarily

This is a great article that I came across on AOL that I wanted to share with you. I thought that it was very interesting and it helped to learn more about myself. All you have to do is answer a couple simple questions

My son had a bleeding rash from a bad bout of diarrhea when he was about 6 months old. I was concerned about it getting infected etc. My doctor said use a spray water bottle to clean the bum area or run under

"Manage Morning Mayhem" is a wonderful article that I came across on Msn.com. The article has some great ideas on how to make the mornings run smoother for everyone in the family. My favorite is a family

Every mom who has ever breastfed knows that the only thing harder than getting up every 2-3 hours each nite is finding healthy snacks to satisfy your insatiable nursing appetite. This list helps nursing moms select

This is a great website that I came across on Msn.com. The article lists 10 ways to motivate your child to learn inside and outside of school. These are all very simple ways such as reading books, turning everyday

My daughter reminded me today of a trick I used to use when she was little. All my kids would get a little (actually a lot) freaked out when they were bleeding. It wasn't the booboo or the pain, it was the sight

College Resources for Students with Autism provides tips and resources to help families prepare for, plan and finance a college education for students with autism. The site lists tips, advice, supportive services

Funding Autism Treatment is a Web site that provides tips for finding financial assistance to pay for autism treatments, therapies, assessments and equipment. The site lists a plethora of resources to help families

The School Family site is great.  I'm trying to find some strategies to get us ready for school this year and this site has it all! The site offers way more than I expected and intend to reference

Momspace is an easy to use directory full of great resources for busy mom like us. You will find here information about local businesses which offer products and services specifically for moms, and their kids in

Autism Assistance Resources and Information provides information about grants, financial assistance, funding strategies and other resources to help families coping with autism and other disabilities. This blog

We all want to raise our children somewhere safe, where they can attend good schools, have access to museums, parks, and pediatricians. Best Life editors have to put together a list of best places to

As this interminable 2008 election whimpers on into the fall, our family has at least used it to teach a few civics lessons to our two young children. Four years ago, when my daughter was only four, I asked her

I really enjoyed reading this article for Newbie Moms.  The writers really offer great tips and ideas for new moms.  It only seems like yesterday, but we were all a newbies in one way or another. 

Almost every single parent, at some point or the other, feels the need to connect with other single parents to discuss issues and seek support. If you are a single parent, you need not be alone. With the help of

I really enjoyed this article about motherhood.  Regardless of your belief system, this article stresses the important seasons of motherhood - and lessons for us to remain positive at all times (I know

My wife and I love to cook, and we go out of our way to make meals we think our kids will like - or at least eat! But time after time we find ourselves dumping untouched food into leftover containers, or worse

I just had to share this article about Mr. Rogers! The 15 topics mentioned in this article are so wonderful and you will love them too. My favorite one was when his car was stolen from the tv studio

Scour.com brings all of the search engines together. You will find here results from Google, Yahoo, and MSN all on one page! Also, all Scour members are able to vote each listing up or down based on their

Terrific blog covering such safety concerns as sunscreens, BPA botles and cups, safe bath toys and teethers. Also has articles on fun activities and parenting topics like teaching about money, language, music and

MomsRising is a great organization that empowers women and supports families. It was started in May of 2006, and keeps growing fast. Many national and state organizations support MomsRising. The goal of the organization

Derrick Barnes has written several books on parenting, including The Ruby & the Booker Boys series - Book one: Brand New School, Brand New School, Book two: Trivia Queen Third Grade Supreme, Book three: The

Eight children are killed by guns every day in the United States according to the Chicago Parent magazine. It is an akward and overlooked conversation topic for a parent to talk about with their child, yet it is

Unless you have perfect children, my girls can be very dramatic at times but don't all kids have their moments no matter how great they are?  I have done everything the "right" way to help

When my kids start to act up in public and I have exhausted other options, I remind them that Santa is always watching to see who will get presents at Christmas. Then I look for something that could

Book Adventure is a free reading rewards program created and maintained by Sylvan Learning. Kids in grades K-8 can participate. The program is really simple. Kids put their own book lists togethe

This study (by Dr. Schmidt from Children's Hospital Boston) highlights yet another reason why parents should limit the amount of television exposure for their young children. However, more importantly this study

This article really tugged at my heart strings and I hope it can be shared with friends that may need it.  Autism touches each and every one of us in some way and I know that my friends who have autistic children

If you have difficulty dealing with your children, you are not alone. Many parents seem to be quite at loss when it comes to enforcing good behavior in their children. Research has shown that some parenting styles

Whether you use the family car to drop kids to school or for that weekend trip with your family, safety should be the first priority when you buy one. Here are some of the safest family cars according to the National

The website has a small collection of poems but they are all very cute. The poems are written by Todd-Michael St. Pierre. They cover a wide range of topics such as spending time with dad, nature, etc. I always encourage

Your kids can now learn in fun ways important healthy habits. The exciting booklet is filled with games, puzzles, pictures and more. It focuses on a variety of health and safety issues.Kids can learn

The Uh-Ohs are a fun way to reinforce safety messages with your children. Each figurine comes with a special code, so your child can access the Uh-Ohs online world. The online world features NFPA approved games

Understanding the art of feeding your child starts at birth and only continues as they grow up. Knowing what the right foods are, how often to feed, how to sneak something in on a crunched time budget-it can all

I thought that I had heard or learned everthing about teething, but it seems that my little one is testing all the old myths. You hear from so many moms that once you can feel the bumps on your baby's gums

You have already seen GreatDad's list of the best celebrity dads. Here's one with the worst celebrity dads. However much you may admire any of these celebrities, you wouldn't want to take parenting advice

A resource that I wish noone ever had the need for. This site is "for mamas of still babies, tiny babies, lost potential of all kinds." It is a collaborative blog written by six women who have

Pizza Hut has a fun summer reading contest for kids in grades K-6.  Kids who read at least five books and fill out a form have a chance to win prizes. Looking for more summer reading deals?  Take a look

Many of us-men as well as women-simply assume that women know more about kids than men. On average, women do spend more time taking care of children than men do, and their skills may be a little sharper than ours

Do you ever sit and ponder about how your child is going to turn out? I know we all want the best for our children, that is why I purchased this child empowerment program for my two year old daughter! This program

Half Price Books runs a fun summer reading promotion every year.  Kids 14 and under set a goal to read 15 minutes a day, keep a reading log and once they reach 600 minutes read, they can fill

Glade Curtis, MD, is an accomplished author who has helped millions of moms and dads prepare for pregnancy and parenting issues with his best-selling works. Here's what he has to say about child development

An older, tired-looking dog wandered into my yard; I could tell from his collar and well-fed belly that he had a home and was well taken care of. He calmly came over to me, I gave him a few pats on his head; he

David Elkind is a well-known psychologist and author of several groundbreaking best-sellers on parenting. Here's what he has to say about child development and parenting. The best preparation for a bad experience