mom • education • family fun • family fun-traditions
by Mom It Forward on December 18th, 2011 | No Comments »
There is so much to do this time of year, as you all know. Whether Christmas means watching A Christmas Story, baking, or helping at the food bank, there are so many ways to connect with others and celebrate time together. If you don't have enough plans already,…
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mom • education • parenting • home management
by Diane Schmidt on December 11th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I've been working a lot on finding the best ways to save money. When it comes to the holidays, it's especially difficult to try and save money due to all of the gift buying and giving that takes place. Leading up to this time of year, I always try…
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mom • education • parenting • education
by Mom It Forward on December 4th, 2011 | No Comments »
It's easy to argue the importance of reading to your children.The effectiveness of doing so, both in terms of improving your child's literacy and your bond with him or her, seems to be obvious. I read to my son every night for the first six years of his life and…
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mom • education • parenting • ages and stages
by Mylene Krzanowski on November 27th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
When parents worry about the addictions their teens might succumb to during high school, chances are drug and alcohol problems are at the top of the list. But it’s important not to forget the risks associated with teen tobacco use. There are major short-term, and long-term, problems that early tobacco…
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mom • crafts • education • holidays
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on November 20th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Last year for one of our Thanksgiving day activities, we had each child make their own gratitude poster, listing all of the things they were grateful for. All the kids made a poster that reflected their unique talents. Some featured intricate drawings, others showcased magazine clippings, while others were a…
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mom • giving back • education • bettering communities
by Mom It Forward on November 15th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Recycling—Going Green is a really important topic right now. Each one of us can take steps and make better choices that will help protect our planet. There are many ways to do this. We can recycle common household items such as aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and paper products.…
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Family Activities: Fun Ways to Celebrate Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
