Halloween costume ideas
Not sure what to wear this year for Halloween? Looking for something more than the typical witch, wizard or devil? Well, how about a different spin on a costume idea not usually used for Halloween? We’ve seen the idea of…
Have we adults forgotten the true meaning of Christmas?
Every Christmas, I debate what to get my niece, Ayana. I say this because Ayana is a girl who has been given almost everything she asks for every Christmas. At the age of three, her parents bought her a Barbie…
A true blue thug
When I was a teenager in the late ’80s and early ’90s, I used to watch Degrassi High on PBS. Then we entered the 21st century and a network called The-N started airing Degrassi The Next Generation, which was the…
As Seen on TV Fever in an Allegedly Responsible News Market – Part II of II
(Continued, Part I of II) My immediate people argue “but why would TV stations condone such practices?” and I usually throw “because of the unspoken ethical change in your programming” TV shows used to be the gateway into the community…
Children’s Value List
A values list helps parents focus on specific principles they would like to teach their children. Making a list of values for children can be overwhelming. Remember that teaching values is something that a child learns throughout her life. Below…
Throwing a party on castaway island makes the most of the end of summer
Instead of being sad when the end of summer arrives, I say, it’s party time! Instead of feeling like your ship has run aground at the end of summer, why not throw an end-of-summer soiree that’s fun for the whole…
Do “moms” and “dads” define parenting differently?
When a parent considers their role to be a “job” This seems like an interesting question to me. Has it ever occurred to you? Have you ever found yourself thinking “this is the hardest job I’ve ever had?” Well, it…
Is your man cheating on you? Here’s How You Can Change That Completely
cute writes: I have a little problem, I am in a relationship with a man (my husband) who seems more like a girl than a man. I mean he’s quite the man, but he always wants things that a girl…
Why am I so angry?
Anger? Most of us get angry from time to time, but some of us have a hard time keeping anger under control. It can rear its ugly head far too many times than is considered acceptable, not just by others,…
Potty Training: The Pros and Cons of Starting Early vs. Late
Faced with the idea of learning to go to the bathroom, many parents do not know when or how to start. Thinking about potty training your child can be an overwhelming experience. When, how and who are common questions. When…
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