Posted in Parenting, Your Family on 06. Jan, 2010
Sit down as a family and discuss some areas of your family life that could use a little tweaking, strengthening or establishing. There are always things to work on and it won’t happen unless someone makes it happen. So why not let it be you? Take initiative and get going.
Posted in Christmas, Holidays, Your Family on 17. Dec, 2009
I remember believing in Santa Clause for a long time. Sure, all of my friends had known for years that it was really their parents who wrapped the presents and ate the cookies, but wouldn’t listen to them. There was something magical and wonderful about looking up in the sky on Christmas Eve hoping to see a sleigh, and that wasn’t something I was in any hurry to give up.
Posted in Your Family on 30. Nov, 2009
Now that our daughters are getting older, we’re starting to consider getting a dog. My two and four year old daughters have puppy fever (as do I) and are always stopping to point out dogs, ask to pet the dog down the street, and hoping to swing by the pet shop to see the puppies. My husband and I are wondering if it’s about time to add to our family – by getting a dog.
Posted in Take a Deep Breath, Your Family on 20. Nov, 2009
We’ve all heard of “helicopter parents.” Sometimes our definitions vary, but in general they are the parents who go overboard when it comes to everything related to parenting. Of course it starts out innocently enough, because we all want what is best for our kids. However, sometimes it can be taken to an extreme, which ends up doing more harm than good.
Posted in Your Family on 19. Nov, 2009
Travelling with children can be quite an adventure. Whether you are going to visit family for a day trip, or flying on a plane to land in a vacation spot, it’s no small feat. Packing for kids, baby proofing hotels, and handling disrupted schedules may be more of a challenge than some parents realize.
Posted in Christmas, Holidays, Your Family on 17. Nov, 2009
National Collection Week begins this week for Operation Christmas Child, and we are excited!
Posted in Your Family on 13. Nov, 2009
[Editor's note: Thanks to Sherri Kruger for her post having the family you've always envisioned. Personally, I've always dreamed about what my life and children would be like, and these simple points give some great insight!]
By Sherri Kruger, for Zen Family Habits
For many the ideal family is the one most commonly portrayed in movies or [...]
Posted in Your Family on 09. Nov, 2009
Approximately one million Maclaren strollers are being recalled as of today. Twelve children have reportedly had their fingers amputated by the hinge on the stroller, creating a very dangerous safety concern for parents who are still using these strollers. If you own a Maclaren stroller that was manufactured after 1999, make sure and check out the company website at www.maclaren.us/recall or get more information by calling (877) 688-2326. Also check out the link included in this post for the specific models affected by this recall.
Posted in Stuff You'll Love, Your Family on 30. Oct, 2009
As much as my kids love Veggie Tales and Disney soundtrack, any parent can only handle so much! Don’t get me wrong–both are certainly better than some of the more annoying kid music out there, but it’s a far cry from what I would listen to if my girls weren’t with me.
I’ve stumbled across a [...]
Posted in Your Family on 27. Oct, 2009
Thanks to Parents for these great Halloween craft ideas! From Jack o’Lantern Templates to Halloween Coloring Pages, check out the link below for fun projects. Print them out for your kids, and enjoy!
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