The Fourth of July is always a fun part of summer. Shooting fireworks, relaxing with friends, block parties, picnic food and everything red, white and blue.
Anne Blankenbiller
Dating Your Daughter
Fatherâs Day is June 21 â a perfect day to celebrate dear old dad and do all of the things he likes to do. My husband Matt is all about having good food and doing something fun, preferably outside, with the entire family.
The Dangers of Parenting Comparisons
When I had my first baby, many of my friends were also having their first children. We were all new parents together watching our kids roll over for the first time, take first steps and say first words.
Taming Teen Texts and Tweets
When I was young, I was taught to be careful with what I said because my words could come back to haunt me. Today, we have to teach our kids to be mindful of what they type because that can affect their whole future.
Sick Survival Mode
Last week I was sick. Not a major illness or anything health threatening â just a bad head cold and flu. Most of the week I was tired, cold and feverish. My head hurt and felt like it weighed 100 pounds.
Reading as a Hobby, Not Homework
When the local television news confirmed, it was officially a âsnow dayâ and school was canceled! Yippee! After everyone slept in and lounged around in pajamas for a good chunk of time, I was ready for a change.
Your Child Is More than a School Grade
The first semester of school has come to a close, which means report cards are likely hitting mailboxes all over America. For some families, this may bring a sense of pride paired with shouts of joy or âletâs go out for ice cream to celebrate.” For others, it causes frustration.
A Charlie Brown Christmas Tree
Tis the season for an overabundance of Christmas shows on television. Leave it to a feel-good Hallmark Christmas movie with a perfect happy ending to bring out the Christmas spirit. Popular shows like âShrek the Hallsâ and âElfâ are funny and seem to play over and over in our house.
Ditchinâ the Drive-Thru
Itâs 5:30 p.m. You are rushing home to pick up your middle child so you can turn around and get out the door in time to get him to basketball practice across town by 6 p.m. You also have to pick up your oldest from play practice at 8 p.m.