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Family » Parenting | By Stephanie Foster @ Wednesday, 12th December 2007 @ 9:50 PM

Shopping for kids can be a bit difficult sometimes. This is especially true if you get stuck shopping at the last minute, and what you thought you would buy isn't available. There are a few options to handle this kind of a situation. You can keep hunting all over town, check to see what is available online, or give your child a lesson in patience or not getting what he or she wants. Driving all over town is often much too time consuming, not to mention plain exhausting. It... more...

Family » Parenting | By Susie Cortright @ Sunday, 9th December 2007 @ 5:54 AM

My husband's idea of being prepared for a day hike is taking enough Oreos to enjoy at the summit. This has always been a point of debate for Ty and I, or at least since a winter camping trip from which we, quite literally, almost never returned. He and I were first dating and had more passion than wisdom, more zeal than experience. We packed the Kahlua and the skis but no dry clothes. Really. Now, as a mom, I am as cautious as they come. I read about encounters with Hantavirus... more...

Family » Parenting | By Susie Cortright @ Sunday, 9th December 2007 @ 5:52 AM

We strive to create balance in our families. We strive to live each day in the knowledge that our family is a gracious gift; a gift to be treasured and celebrated in the every day. We strive to create a sense of peace and joy. We strive to live out our values by simplifying our lives. But the competing demands of a family can be anything but simple. Sometimes simplifying means, quite simply, asking ourselves what is truly important in our lives, and then renewing our focus to encompass m... more...

Family » Parenting | By Susie Cortright @ Sunday, 9th December 2007 @ 5:50 AM

There is just something about a daddy. If Mom is a sustained, lasting light, then Dad is a spark. It is certainly true in my family, where the men simply produce a different kind of energy. Dads and Grandpas are wonderfully familiar but, at the same time, exotic. Some of my most vivid memories from childhood took place during weekend car rides, just my Dad and I. They are engraved in my memory not because we did anything particularly exciting or adventurous (these were mostly just... more...

Family » Parenting | By Susie Cortright @ Sunday, 9th December 2007 @ 5:50 AM

"I took care of Callie," my three year old announced. Callie had been starting with that little whine that babies adopt to alert mothers and sisters that their new crawling tricks have them wedged behind the furniture. But the whining had stopped, rather suddenly it seemed in retrospect. "Thanks, Cassie. You are such a big help," I said. "How did you manage that?" "I got her a beer." Sure enough, Callie was still wedged behind the table... more...

Family » Parenting | By MIKE SELVON @ Saturday, 8th December 2007 @ 2:35 PM

Everyone comes to a point in their lives when they must leave childhood and enter into adulthood. Most instances are marked by the person leaving school and entering the workforce. Choosing among the different careers available can be difficult. Do you go with money or fame? Or do you opt for a job that makes little money, but benefits? The true calling of a career is whether or not it is something you love doing. If you find yourself considering a career in childcare, then there... more...

Family » Parenting | By Joseph Jordan @ Saturday, 8th December 2007 @ 2:59 AM

The whole home education movement began back in the sixties, with the hippies rebelling against all things government run, but since then, it has grown into a legitimate method of schooling. In fact, home schooling has become so big that colleges and universities now accept applications from children who have never been to school without question. But like any major decision involving your child, you have to weigh the pros and cons before deciding if home education is the right choice for you an... more...

Family » Parenting | By Salena Kulkarni @ Thursday, 6th December 2007 @ 9:43 PM

With the exception of those few women that amazingly get their pre-pregnancy bodies back at lightening speed, the rest of us have to fight for it. This is difficult when you are not getting the sleep you need, you have you newborn clinging to you for each and every need, and your husband needs you as well. Something that consumes many new mothers after childbirth is the desire to get their old bodies back. Quite frankly, I can completely understand this. It is only natural that after 9 l... more...

Family » Parenting | By Jamie Jefferson @ Thursday, 6th December 2007 @ 5:51 PM

When you have a family, it is easy to spend way too much on clothes. Here are seven simple tips to help you save money on your clothing budget. 1. Go through your closet and see if there are any treasures hiding in there. Carve out a few hours and go through all of your clothes. Try removing all the clothes from your closet and trying on every single piece. If something no longer fits or if it no longer fits your style, throw it to the side. If you don't want to simply give away the... more...

Family » Parenting | By Dwayne Garrett @ Tuesday, 4th December 2007 @ 9:33 PM

If before single parents were being scorned in public and were regarded as immorals, this attitude has, fortunately, been reversed in our days. Single or divorced parents are treated equally and are in fact being given special considerations by the Federal Government because of the hardships that single parents are facing in order to properly raise a child or children. This special considerations are not only for 'white' Americans. Black single parents, just like any other citi... more...

Family » Parenting | By Dwayne Garrett @ Tuesday, 4th December 2007 @ 9:29 PM

In todays generation, people are more liberated. And because of that, a lot of things are going on today that was never heard of before. Say for example, the concept of being a single parent. Single parents are scattered all over the world, so we can not say that it is because of culture or economic status. Rich or poor, a lot of single parents are out there. So is being a single parent bad? Some would say that they would prefer to be a single parent. Some would say that having a mom and... more...

Family » Parenting | By Dwayne Garrett @ Tuesday, 4th December 2007 @ 7:46 PM

There are a lot of consequences in being a single parent. It is not as easy as everyone imagines. There are so many issues surrounding a single parent. Some are good, but some are extremely bad. In everything that you do, there are consequences. And because being a single parent is an abnormality, society keeps a watchful eye on everything that you do. You always have to watch your actions so that it will not have a deterrent effect on your children. You also have to have an open communi... more...

Family » Parenting | By Dwayne Garrett @ Tuesday, 4th December 2007 @ 7:42 PM

The hardest thing to face as a single parent are the intense emotions associated with being both a mother and a father to a child. This is further magnified when the other parent is absent or is deliberately not doing anything to fulfill his part in the caring for the children. More often than not, the single parent's psychological well being bogs down. Single parents might try to cope with this strain by either trying to compensate by adopting both mom and dad roles, or by scouring ... more...

Family » Parenting | By Jeremy Johnson @ Monday, 3rd December 2007 @ 10:24 PM

On a rainy day when you're home with the kids, you've got to do something structured before the fighting starts. My wife thinks its a great time to get everyone cleaning, but I prefer a more fun route. Building a fort is a great activity for a rainy day. Although the dining table is usually the perfect size and an easy place to drape the blankets, my wife usually hates a mess in the dining room since forts tend to last a into at least one meal time. I've determined that ... more...

Family » Parenting | By derek smiley @ Monday, 26th November 2007 @ 4:26 PM

Choosing the right Indian baby name and to find out its meaning can be a real pain! Keep in mind that before you choose the appropriate name for your child; you have to keep in mind that your dearest peanut is going to live with that name for the rest of his/her life. If you are choosing a name with a unique pronunciation, your child will have to explain to people how the name is really pronounced and spelled. Don't let that happen. Some Indian babies names are a good example, however many ... more...

Family » Parenting | By Lill Hawkins @ Friday, 9th November 2007 @ 4:22 PM

Today, another toy recall was announced. Beads from a popular craft kit put several kids into the hospital when they ingested a drug in the coating. I was one of the mothers who had bought this toy for my daughter. Unlike the other mothers, whose kids got sick from it, I hadn't yet given it to my daughter. However, it was such a close call that I'm still shaken. I consider myself a good mother. I'm very careful about the food and personal products I buy for my family. Most ... more...

Family » Parenting | By Alex Olson @ Friday, 9th November 2007 @ 2:01 PM

It cannot be denied that single parenting is a tough job. No matter what circumstances have thrown you into the world of single parenting, the road that you are traveling is a rough one. There are many struggles that a single parent may face. You must know how to balance your work, housework, visitation schedules, childcare and your children's activities. You also have to set aside some free time for yourself. Usually, one of the biggest struggles that single parents face is f... more...

Family » Parenting | By Sarah Jones @ Thursday, 8th November 2007 @ 10:33 PM

Most families have favorite games that they have shared together over the years. When I was a child, my family was very keen on family games. It wasn't just the lack of other forms of entertainment that made us play them, we loved them anyway. Even if there had been more TV channels and computer games, we still would have got the family games out of the cupboard. I think that kids miss out today by not having that quality time with their parents and siblings. It's a great bondin... more...

Family » Parenting | By Stephanie Foster @ Thursday, 8th November 2007 @ 12:27 AM

There are few times of year more demanding than the holiday season. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, winter solstice or something else, there's just so much to get done. Presents to buy, relatives to visit, the house to decorate... plus everything else that you have to get done normally. One major stressor for many families is balancing your time as a family and visiting with relatives. This can be especially difficult if you have a lot of relatives in town and no o... more...

Family » Parenting | By Ajeet Khurana @ Tuesday, 6th November 2007 @ 3:56 PM

Family life is one of the first casualties of the fast paced modern life. When you have two parents that both work and children busy with school and extracurricular activities, it is often that people forget to count their blessings and start ignoring their family. In our busy society, family fun time is not prioritized ahead of the rest of family life which can lead to parents missing out on precious moments and milestones with their children. Family time is not some kind of a project.... more...