Community, Help, and Encouragement for Active Parents
You guys know I am becoming fanatic about backing up my computer in a timely and safe manner. And in today’s digital age that’s probably what most of us think about. But what about your NON-digital or outdated memories? I’ve switched over to digital scrapbooking almost 100% but still have a few print photos, as [...]
Has your little one been in bed with the flu or a bout of diarrhea? Illness can make cheerful toddlers cranky and irritable or lethargic and dull. Here’s how to brighten up an unwell toddler’s day with 5 fun indoor and outdoor activities for sick days. 1. Banish the Blues with Books and Music Favorite [...]
Melissa Peterman, best known for her role of Barbara Jean in Reba, is starring in her own situational comedy on CMT. Working class, CMT’s first sitcom, also stars Ed Asner, and is centered around Melissa Peterman as Carly, a twice-divorced single mom with three kids. As Carly, Melissa struggles to afford a home in an [...]
Abed’s Uncontrollable Christmas, an NBC Christmas Special airing for the holidays in 2010, is not your average holiday TV special. Although it does not contain inappropriate content, it really isn’t suitable for children, and appears to be aimed at adults of college-age and over – the audience of the series Community. TV Specials for Adults [...]
I was given the great opportunity to chat with Megyn Price from the hilarious CBS show Rules of Engagement. She plays Audrey and was formerly Claudia from Grounded for Life, two shows that I have followed since day one! This interview was more than just a tennis match of easy questions. It was a thoughtful [...]
I’ve been in the process of potty training my daughter for several months now, and each time, there are so many tears and tantrums, then we give up, only to start again a few weeks later. We’ve done the whole routine – I’ve read books on toilet training, we’ve read potty training –themed books together, [...]
My daughter wanted her hair up for Gymnastics but told me that the week before her ponytail hurt her head. I decided to fix her hair in a crown french braid or tiara french braid hairstyle with a bun on the side. This left the back of her head, which touches during somersaults, free. Start [...]
The best entertainment for children should be one that promotes good values and healthy habits. Preschoolers, especially, are impressionable and therefore it is all the more important that they view programs that are fun, enjoyable and wholesome. Television viewing if used appropriately can be a useful tool in teaching kids right values and conduct. When [...]
If you’d rather fidget than just sit in front of the screen, take a few seconds to prepare a task before you sit down for your favourite show. You’ll be surprised how much you can accomplish!
While children are more than willing to watch Pixar and Disney films, they are often just as willing to watch LeapFrog and Blue’s Clues.
