Do you have a board game that is falling apart at the seams, missing pieces, or downright mutilated? Quality-made games for kids have gotten increasingly shoddy in construction and many are short lived. Even those games my children enjoy and could last years fall apart long before we are disinterested. (With 4 kids, I think ...
Things don’t always go as planned. In the world of childbirth and newborn parenting there are so many unpredictable events. One of the most well-intentioned, yet stressful areas is breastfeeding. There’s nipple confusion, latching issues, lack of sucking reflex, and health issues that can get in the way. The road blocks can be overwhelming and ...
Patriotism is the love or devotion to one’s country and for the United States it also stand for freedom. In the United States we celebrate Independence Day that is commonly known as 4th of July. Many people celebrate 4th of July by going to carnivals, parades, barbecues and picnics and enjoying great fireworks at dusk. ...
Why have regular baby showers when you can have a themed one? If the pregnant party is having a boy or is into sports, you should have a sports themed baby shower. This article will tell you how to throw one and what you’ll need. How to Have a Sports Themed Baby Shower #1: Invitations ...
I don’t generally watch animal documentaries. It’s not that I don’t love animals; I do. The problem with animal documentaries for me is that I dread the inevitable death scene where one of the animals, usually one that I’ve grown to like, meets a bloody end. Although I understand the circle of life, watching it ...
Are you planning a baby shower for a girlfriend? Perhaps the idea of using traditional and cliché baby shower games and activates doesn’t thrill you. Well that’s because we’re modern women (and mom’s!) and it’s time that we gave the baby shower a makeover! In this article you’ll find some new ideas, tips and tricks ...
There is nothing to express the joy of a young girl turning sixteen, and to celebrate that special occasion, here are five Sweet 16 Gift Ideas for Girls that might help you in your shopping. The sweet 16 gifts range in price from low to very high, but your daughter only turn s 16 once. ...
Any parent who raises teenagers knows that there’s never quite enough money for their kids’ many financial “needs”. As a result, parents have given their stamp of approval whenever their teenagers have asked to work at part-time jobs after school. Although working during the summer months is an excellent idea, parents should reconsider the consequences ...
When I was in Hampton Elementary School back in Detroit, one of the things I remember with most joy and happiness is the field trips we went on. For example, there was the December 12, 1973 trip to the planetarium I took as a second grader. I remember being fascinated by how dark they made ...
I am writing this to help other parents feel more at ease about exotropia strabismus surgery for their child. It took me over six months to come to grips with my child needing surgery. I kept hearing it was an easy surgery done on many children with no problems. Still I had three different specialists ...
