How to Make the Most of Summer
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. Read More
Dating Your Daughter
Father’s Day is June 21 — 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. Read More
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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. Read More
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Spring Safety: 18 Precautions to Keep Kids Safe
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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. Read More
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Sick Survival Mode
Last week I was sick. Not a major illness or anything health threatening — 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. Read More
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Picking a Preschool
Counting, letters and penmanship — it’s hard to believe that Cohen will be starting preschool this fall. It seems like only yesterday we were bringing him home from the hospital as nervous first-time parents. Read More
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Reading as a Hobby, Not Homework
When the local television news confirmed, it was officially a “snow day” 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. Read More
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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. Read More
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A New Year, A New You
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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. Read More