Boredom-Busters for Sick Kids
Saturday January 29, 2005
My children's care providers and teachers report that illness is striking the classrooms quicker than you can say, "strep!" and that contagious childhood ailments are thriving at this time of ... Read More
The Gallagher Guide to the Baby Years: The Real Mom's Survey of Top-Rated Products and Advice
Thursday January 27, 2005
After having just visited a friend who is a new mommy as of just over a week ago and has tons of questions about her upcoming parenting journey, I am ... Read More
Reading: Making It FUN For Kids
Tuesday January 25, 2005
Reading is embedded into my three kids' lives each and every day. Whether it is structured learning, such as my oldest son's pre-AP English/Language Arts Class, or my 6-year-old's ... Read More
Have You Checked Out The Child Care Forum?
Saturday January 22, 2005
Do you frequent the Child Care Forum? A great moderator (Symphony) is an experienced child care provider who provides keen insight into a host of child care provider and ... Read More
Choosing A Quality Preschool: Process Takes Time & Careful Decision-Making
Friday January 21, 2005
A neighbor of mine just asked me if I knew of any outstanding preschool programs nearby, and after mulling over some of the options out there realized that the answer ... Read More
Listening to Fear: How Parents Can Learn How To Better Understand What Scares Their Child and How to Help Them Cope
Wednesday January 19, 2005
My oldest son became fearful or tornados after seeing a portion of the popular movie Twister several years ago. My daughter has asked me several times whether a big ... Read More
How Asthma-Friendly Is Your Child-Care Setting?
Sunday January 16, 2005
My oldest son was diagnosed with exercise-induced asthma this month--something that explained all the years of his lagging performance in physical activity and his complaints of a hurting chest and ... Read More
When Your Child's Best Friend is Invisible
Saturday January 15, 2005
This week, I met a friend of my youngest child, who promptly introduced me to "Buddy," his very bestest friend in the whole wide world (his 4-year-old words, not mine). ... Read More
10 Ways To Help Foster A Child's Curiosity
Wednesday January 12, 2005
I never doubted for a moment that my oldest son was off-the-chart creative. Until school, he was consumed in fantasy of pirates and knights, and I usually took him ... Read More
Managing Food Allergies in Kids
Saturday January 8, 2005
My daughter's school has sent out bulletins this year against families bringing peanut-related products to school for any common snacks and warning of sharing food at lunch. A classmate ... Read More
Of Course Your Kids' Holiday Thank-You Notes Have Been Sent...Right?
Wednesday January 5, 2005
It's an indisputable fact that kids hate writing thank-you notes as much as they love opening presents. To children, writing thank-yous seems like work! While it's natural for ... Read More
Coping with a Tragedy
Tuesday January 4, 2005
About Guide to Pediatrics Dr. Vince Iannelli has just released advice on Coping with a Tragedy. Whether it is a school shooting, natural disaster, such as an earthquake, tsunami ... Read More
Author Offers Top 5 Mom Trends for 2005
Saturday January 1, 2005
Author Stephanie Gallagher had me with her humorous headline on her press release that touts her new book. "Goodbye Stepford Mom. Hello Realistic Barbie?" just begged me to ... Read More