Creating Political Awareness in Kids
Friday August 29, 2008
Whether you're Republican, Democrat, or undecided, everyone will have to agree that this year's Presidential election promises to be an exciting and a historic first. That's why there is ... Read More
Learning Styles Provide Insight Into Child's Learning
Thursday August 28, 2008
I don't have to know my children's learning styles to figure out what makes them tick, although reading the definitions provides me with some affirmation and comfort. My three ... Read More
Night Nannies Help Exhausted Parents Get Sleep
Tuesday August 26, 2008
With an increase of multiple births and delayed childbearing, the demand for help with newborns, especially ones who are fussy or won't sleep, is on the rise. Enter the ... Read More
School Bus Safety: Drivers Should Be Extra Cautious During School Year
Thursday August 21, 2008
My kids ride the school bus, which lets me avoid the school drop-off and pick-up mob. While I know I don't have to worry about those motorists at the ... Read More
New Reader-Submitted Child Care Reviews Added
Wednesday August 20, 2008
Three new child care reviews that have been recently been added to the site, with one getting a thumbs up and two others receiving a thumbs down. Remember that reviews, ... Read More
Prepping Kids for School Helps Avoid First-Day Fears
Monday August 18, 2008
It's less than a week before my kids are back in school. Part of me is celebrating in anticipation, while another part mourns the end of summer and relaxed ... Read More
Finding a Right-Size Backpack for Your Child
Friday August 15, 2008
My kids enjoy picking out their backpack more than any other school necessity each year. The choices are many: traditional style, wheeled-options, slingback or messenger bag top the ... Read More
Should Peanuts Be Banned from Schools and Child Care?
Tuesday August 12, 2008
There is a growing debate about whether it is right thing to do in banning peanut products from schools and child care settings. If your child is the one ... Read More
Backup Child Care Becoming an Employee Benefit for Some
Monday August 11, 2008
A friend of mine called me frantically this week, hoping that since I worked from home I could watch her kids for a day. She had a meeting at ... Read More
Child Safety: Keeping Kids Safe at Amusement Parks
Friday August 8, 2008
My husband's work has a family night each year at a large amusement park where we live. I love attending because the lines are short, the food is plentiful, ... Read More
Back-to-School: Comfort, Practicality Rule School Dress Code Attire
Wednesday August 6, 2008
School around here in Texas begins on Aug. 25, and my schedule for mid-August calls for registering three kids at their respective schools and grades. Along with school supplies ... Read More
Is Your Child Eligible for Head Start?
Monday August 4, 2008
The federal child care program Head Start is primarily for preschool children from low-income families. Foster children and children with special needs may also qualify. The program is ... Read More
August Means Back-to-School Transition Time
Friday August 1, 2008
Is it really August? Wherever did July go? Stores everywhere are already filling their shelves with school supplies, backpacks, and school clothes. Enrollment for school, daycare and ... Read More