Save those empty toilet paper rolls! Hold on to your used up, cardboard paper towel tubes! And make time on your calendar to host a concert; you could be just hours away from the first jam session of the Family Band.
I took a four-day business trip over the weekend and arrived home to a living room full of musical instruments, carefully crafted by my mom (aka: Rock Star Grandma) and two daughters. With the simplest of…
Family Mealtime Leads to LaughterI’ll admit it. We aren’t a family that regularly eats together. So, no! That picture isn’t of our family. I know. Not eating together? It’s horrible! Statistics show it’s not just a wise choice to share dinner as a family, but it’s a necessary one, especially in…
‘Twas the Night Before Kindergarten Part II: What Parents Can Expect from the School YearYou’ve spent the summer calmly reassuring your nervous Kindergartener-to-be about the approaching school year. Together, you attended orientation and shopped for back-to-school childrens clothing. Your child is ready to see what this “elementary-school thing” is all about, but what about you? As a parent, what can you expect…
Early Exposure to Sign Language Gives Children a Competitive EdgeEarly childhood education in signing give pre-verbal youngsters a way to communicate, strengthens the parent-child bond, and gives children a solid foundation for learning a skill that will serve them well in the future. What’s the Best Age to Start Teaching Your Child Sign Language? Research has clearly demonstrated…
Lazy Pork Picnic With Drunken BBQ SauceI am a sucker for a good pork BBQ. The problem is that I never have time to sit next to the smoker and babysit the pork. So, here is a great recipe that takes all the work out of a pork picnic yet still brings those flavors you love…
‘Twas the Night Before Kindergarten Part I: Helping Your Child Know What to Expect This School YearMy daughters like to talk. Call it a girl thing, say it’s because I chattered endlessly to them when they were babies, or maybe they just have a lot to say. It’s when they are not talking, that I know something is up. The summer before my oldest daughter began…
Three Tips for Teaching Children Study HabitsBack to school is an exciting time of year. Getting started and feeling prepared with a positive attitude promotes good grades and confidence in the classroom. As moms, we are counting down the last days of summer, and, at the same time, making sure everyone is all…
Do You Let Your Children Help With Household Chores?“I have this friend…” Isn’t that the way most of us share our own mistakes publicly? I’m not above attributing my poor judgments to others, but in this case, I claim separation and distinction from a friend who is a perfectionist when it comes to her home. She refuses to…
Healthy Lunch Time Ideas for ChildrenX
Being a busy mom means makes it challenging to stop and think about all the ways we should be doing our part to help the environment.
This school year, if you haven’t already gone green, the time is NOW! Not only is going green good for the…
Perfect Meal Time Menu: Mexican Stuffed PeppersThe Poblano pepper is one of my favorites, because it is flavorful and spicy. You don’t get the overwhelming taste of the pepper that spoils the added ingredients and it is mild enough for any palate. Which leads me to my next culinary venture—Mexican Stuffed Peppers. Ingredients Needed
