Although most of us believe that parent involvement is a good thing, we too understand that too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Yes, when you look at the role in which parents play when it comes to education and social interactions there are definitely pros and cons of … [Read more...] about Pros and Cons of Parent Involvement
Some Pitfalls of Playgroups
Kids love to play with other kids, and moms are always up for talking to and getting to know other moms better, especially when they do not have a lot of interaction with other adults during the day. Thus, the birth of playgroups. Playgroups offer a chance for kids to socialize … [Read more...] about Some Pitfalls of Playgroups
Schools, Piercings and Your Child
Many parents and school age kids can't help but ask themselves if schools are overstepping their bounds by enforcing piercing rules. Is it within the school's rights to make judgements on whether or not kids can have a piercing? Piercings are not protected by the first amendment. … [Read more...] about Schools, Piercings and Your Child
Successful Online Shopping
Online shopping definitely isn't the same as jumping in the car and heading to the store. If you find shopping therapeutic, you might not like online shopping as much, but you can still have just as much fun online. To become successful online, you need to grab your credit card … [Read more...] about Successful Online Shopping
ABC Animal Games for Mommy and Me
One of the most important pieces of information that you can teach a small child is the alphabet. Naturally children need to learn how to eat, go to the bathroom, socialize, and speak. In a world that requires high levels of education, however, reading and the alphabet are … [Read more...] about ABC Animal Games for Mommy and Me
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