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Good Grades Start At The Dinner Table
Thirty years ago, sitting down as a family to eat dinner together was the norm. Most of us grew up this way, but in todays hectic environment, family dinners have fallen by the wayside.
6 Important Home Safety Lessons To Teach Your Kids
It’s never too late to teach your kids all about safety. Whether you are a stay-at-home mom or you have a full 9-to-5 job, making sure your kids know how to keep themselves safe is a top priority. However, in teaching them safety lessons, it’s essential that you consider their developmental age and their capacity…
How to Raise a Polite Child
Have you ever wished your little one hadnt blurted out that naughty word to his oh-so proper grandparents — an expletive he evidently learned when you accidentally slammed your finger in the door last week? Have you ever watched your child eat and, in horror, had to ask yourself, Did he just watch Animal Planet before this meal? Has your child ever done something so embarrassing that the only thing you can do is smile politely, apologize and glance around you with the I-want-to-crawl-in-a-hole-right-now look? Welcome to the club!
What We Need to Tell Our Daughters (And Sons) About the UVA Rape Story
It’s a natural parenting instinct: to shield your kids from the brutal details of sexual assault. But if you haven’t yet talked to your kids about rape, now is the perfect time. Here are some facts: 80% of rape victims are under age 30. 44% are under age 18. Roughly two-thirds of rape victims know…
Parenting: Illustrated with Crappy Pictures
I dont remember how I actually discovered this site, but one day I came upon www.crappypictures.com, created by Amber Dusik, and I have been a loyal follower ever since. Its a hilarious blog about day to day experiences all of us parents can relate to, and its illustrated with her crappy pictures.