Parenting
How much exposure to Osama Bin Laden’s death do we let our children see? The children who were just babies are now coming home and asking, “Who is Osama bin Laden?” “What was 9/11?” “Why did he need to die?” This raises several questions. How much should we protect our children from the nativities and […]
Names are an interesting topic. There are sometimes knock down drag out arguments when a new baby comes into the world over what his or her name should be. A given name or first name is purposefully given, usually by a child’s parents at or near birth. Last week ‘s announcement of the most popular […]
Teaching your children values will help them make good choices in their lives. Today’s world is ever changing and very fast paced. In years past children grew up in a small community or with just their families and their challenges were much different. 1. What are your values? Teaching values to our children must start […]
Spring Break is just around the corner and if you haven’t given any thought of what to do with your family, here are 10 suggestions that are inexpensive and won’t break the bank from our sister site HelloBeautiful: Take a Road Trip You know that trip you’ve been planning to go see the Grand Canyon, […]
Vacations serve as healthy bounding time outs for all of us. Most of us have been having “stay-cations”. This might be a good time to do something. With Easter break just a minute away these may be worth looking at. Families who vacation are shown to have better relationships. Here is an opportunity to begin […]
Our favorite family matriarch Madea returns to the big screen in April and this times she’s bringing the whole family. Even with all the dysfunction and drama family brings to our lives, there is no denying the unconditional love that comes with them. As someone who recently participated in my own family reunion and as […]
Spring Break is just around the corner and it’s time to start planning how you can keep your kids happy and your sanity during their week off from school. Here are 10 suggestions for kid friendly spring break activities. Take a Road Trip You know that trip you’ve been planning to go see the Grand […]
Rates of obesity in children are on the rise. A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that more than 15 percent of six- to-nine-year-olds were overweight. It may not be the easiest thing to discuss with your child, but this is a conversation that must be had in order […]
President Obama and the First Lady talk about bullying and the growing movement, led by young people, to make our communities places where young people can thrive: (WhiteHouse.Org) While it may not always be in the headlines, bullying is an issue that affects every young person in America, and we all have a responsibility to […]
What’s the last book you’ve read and when? All across the globe, World Book Day is being celebrated. Celebrities like John Legend took time out to celebrate the day and encourage kids to read.
A pro-life billboard campaign is causing controversy in Georgia by saying that black children are an “endangered species” because of the disproportionately high abortion rate among African-American women. The billboards features a close-up of an African-American boy’s worried face. To the left in large print are the words “Black Children are an Endangered Species.” Since […]
What could a biography of a champion fighter, a fictional story based on the childhood of one of America’s most famous 20th-century authors and a tale of a slave who bakes bread that allows for time travel possibly have in common? For one, each book features a well-told story that will have you turning page […]