There are so many changes in child safety seats nationwide that it is often difficult to know what is the “right” thing to do for your child.  Here’s a great site that shows you EXACTLY where your child should be, carseat-wise. Read more…

We recently had our son’s 8th birthday and party, and I was quite overwhelmed with the number of websites out there with birthday party tips and ideas.  So, here are a few of my favorites, pared down from the almost 100 sites I originally bookmarked! Read more…

Once again, our calendar for the fall overfloweth.  And, that’s just with my older son.  Cub Scouts, our mid-week ministry at our church, piano lessons, baseball practice and games…and that’s not even touching homework and chores.  Throw into the mix my husband’s frequent business trips, my younger son’s preschool and gymnastics schedule, and my insane world of three jobs, a bunko group, church choir, and teaching a parenting class at our church, and you have the makings for a bit of stress. Read more…

Going back to school, no matter what the age, can be an emotional time for children, parents and teachers.  It marks the beginning of another year of learning.  The rules and standards you set the first week of school can help your child be more successful for the rest of the year.  Read more…

Plastic boxes and brown bags…packing a lunch is a great way to ensure your child is getting the nutrition he or she needs.  And, while there is absolutely nothing wrong with a good old peanut butter and jelly sandwich with an apple and some string cheese to boot, it is also fun to try new things in the lunch pail from time to time.  Read more…

It is that time of year again - school is about to be in full swing!  Some schools have already started, some will be this week, and others will start over the next couple of weeks.  My older son will be in second grade starting August 27, and the younger one and I will return to our preschool on September 5th.

So, what can you do to get your kids ready to have a terrific year in school?  Read more…

We are about to embark into the land of “all things potty-related” at my house.  My 2.5 year old is almost ready.  He asks about the potty, he watches his big brother, and he tells us when he’s gone.  The signs are there.

 There is no right way to potty train a child.  Some people believe you should wait until the child fully makes that move themselves, and some think you should start as early as infancy.  I’m not here to debate the two schools, but I want to share with you my experience with my older son and what is to come with the little guy.  Read more…

There’s a friend of mine running a scrapbooking contest right now - you can win a Priority Mail box full of papers and scraps - FREE!  Stop on by and enter if you are a paper freak like myself!