Do you have a child between the ages of 5 and 9? That special season is a time of enormous growth and development and can be a whirlwind to observe. I am privileged to be parenting my fourth elementary-age child. Here are some of my favorite 10 parenting tips for early school-age kids.
1. It’s a [...]

There are times when the soccer team needs new uniforms and the sponsors can not afford to pay for the entire cost of these new uniforms. This is where the team depends on the soccer moms and their knowledge of fundraising come in.
Soccer moms can band together and come up with some really good ideas [...]

At last, the wait is over and you are now officially a mother. You can now laugh at those morning sickness, pain and anxiety you have experienced for the past few months. You have been very brave that you overcome those times, and finally it’s over. While you have now your baby in your arms, [...]

“…telling children they’re smart…made them feel dumber and act dumber.”
–Mindset, by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., p.74
In her extraordinary book, Mindset, Dr. Carol S. Dweck presents research that, hopefully, will change the course of parenting and education. In one of her research studies, conducted with hundreds of mostly early adolescent students, she:
“…gave each student a set [...]

Preschoolers are amazing little creatures. They can go, go, go all day, absorbing huge amounts of information on the fly. Having helped four children of my own navigate this precious season of life, here are my 10 parenting tips for preschoolers.
1. Use your imagination.
Preschoolers do. Everyday, all day long. Their developing imaginations help them to [...]

Today kids love getting on the web. They meet new people, find interesting information, enjoy great games, and more. However, most kids don’t really realize how dangerous the web can be. As parents, it’s important that we protect our kids. So, here’s a look at dangers on the net, some steps to protecting kids online, [...]

Are you a nursing mother? Does having to cover up while nursing frustrate you and/or your baby? Do you get looks from people who are obviously offended by your not-so-discreet nursing in public? Are you wearing out the glider in your baby’s nursery and tired the staring at the same wall décor because you spend [...]

The Good On a hot day in July, I sat in the parking lot of Savannah Technical College and craned my neck to catch a glimpse of the young girl hastily making her way up the sidewalk. She wore bright yellow hospital scrubs with colorful butterflies, obviously coming from work. “Wow,” I thought. “She looks [...]

Baby shower party is perhaps a very special occasion for every mom and dad-to-be, especially for preparing the family and friends in welcoming their upcoming new bundle of joy. Setting up a baby shower party is usually done a month or weeks before the due date of the baby.
One of the most exciting part of [...]

Having a baby shower party can make a wonderful experience for everyone involved. This party has several details to make it complete and successful. When all these details are accomplished, you will be definitely proud to be the hostess of a fantastic welcome party for the newborn child.
One of the first things you should take [...]