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Teaching Kids About Money In 8 Simple Steps
When I was a child, my family was poorish. Straight poor might be a bit …
Letter To Teachers: Thank You For Dealing With My Crazy
Dear Teachers, Thank you for dealing with my crazy this year. In this whirlwind season …
Your Kids Don’t Need A Lavish Vacation To Have A Memorable Summer
Recently I was at an event with other parents and everyone was chit chatting about …
Gardening With Kids: 10 Lessons They Can Learn
When I started my garden three years ago it was something to take my mind …
Study Links Marijuana Use During Pregnancy To Smaller Babies
Smoking during pregnancy has been taboo for at least a generation or two now, but …
12 Ways Kids Sports Help Shape Them
My daughter is a creative-type person. She always has been and will spend hours quietly …
A Single Mom’s Happy Mother’s Day
By Guest Contributor: Alicia Dolan Life was moving along happily. I was married, had a …
12 Old School Games To Teach Your Kids This Summer
Do you remember your favorite games from childhood? Games that you would play outside with …
Research: Family Relationship Teaches Teens How To Have Healthy Relationships
When you look at your child you probably aren’t thinking about helping them have healthy, …
8 Ways To Inspire Imaginative Play
When I was a child I would spend all day playing. During the summer months …
20 Earth Day Tips For Kids And Families To Show Their Love
Earth Day is on the horizon and while the world picks a day to celebrate …
When Should You Stop Kissing Your Kids On The Lips
“Why didn’t you want to kiss me?” I asked my daughter. “You’re not supposed to …
Experts: Online Shaming By Parents Bullying, Alternative Forms Of Discipline
Online bullying is a problem that’s plaguing our society. Perhaps made more evident by the …
8 Tips For Surviving Daylight Savings With Kids
Spring is quickly approaching but before we can tiptoe through the tulips, we need to …
My Daughter Asked Why There Has Never Been A Female President
We were driving home from the gym this weekend, singing loudly to songs from The …
When You Realize You’re Done Having Babies
A few weeks ago, a few friends and I were walking in downtown Chicago, enjoying …
