The need for vision correction often comes at an early age, but most young children are unaware of their impaired condition as they have no life experience to compare it to. A trip to the optometrist is sound advice for every parent with a youngster approaching the school-age … [Read more...] about 5 Signs Your Child Needs Prescription Eyeglasses
How to Raise Non-Fat Kids
Obesity among children has been one of the main problems of the US Department of Health and Human Services. Efforts of controlling and possibly eradicating this health condition among young kids are currently under development for the last decade. Some of the programs include: … [Read more...] about How to Raise Non-Fat Kids
Wild About Webkinz!
Guest post by Kelly Wilson, an editor for Teaching Resource Center.My son spent the night with a family friend, and came back with a Webkinz Dalmatian that he named Firedog.We've been hooked ever since.What are Webkinz?Webkinz are popular stuffed animals that come with their own … [Read more...] about Wild About Webkinz!
Break The Rules, Break My Heart
I knew I'd been lucky a little too long. My two teen boys have rarely given me any trouble. Until yesterday. My husband and I called them both out on something pretty major, the details of which I agreed to keep private. Let's just say I am still shocked, mad, surprised and hurt. … [Read more...] about Break The Rules, Break My Heart
Oatmeal and Chana Dal: Let’s Throw A Party!
So I was working really hard to clean my room in preparation for my unmitigated gall (bladder surgery), and I came downstairs to get the dustpan. The kids were playing on the steps with some unprepared quick oats. I looked at Farley, and he threw up a handful just like confetti. … [Read more...] about Oatmeal and Chana Dal: Let’s Throw A Party!
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to