Ever had one of those embarrassing moments when one of your kids belches loudly in a restaurant, or rudely rejects a Christmas gift? Ever sought more effective techniques than constant nagging?
We’re hosting an online book club at Mom It Forward to discuss ways to teach your kids and teens better manners through games and fun activities. It’s called, “365 Manners Kids Should Know: Games, Activities, and Other Fun Ways to Help Children and Teens Learn Etiquette” by Sheryl Eberly …
Support: 8 Tips for Parenting Children With Health and Other Challengesmom • parenting • lifestyle • health-wellness
Let’s go back in time a moment, shall we?
Growing Up With Epilepsy
I’m 14. One day I’m watching an after-school special with my classmates about a kid with Epilepsy…. He has a seizure during a basketball game. Isn’t that funny? We’re laughing. We don’t understand. We all join
Healthy Living: Dealing With Epilepsy and Toxemia During Pregnancyme • health & fitness • parenting • education
I played a lot of things when I was a child. School. I was always the teacher. Hospital. I was always the nurse. And family. I was always the mom…. Sense a theme here? Yes! I loved to be in charge. And being in charge meant that
Parenting Advice: Understanding and Comforting a Crying Babymom • parenting • parenting • ages and stages
Babies cry, not because they are unhappy, but because they are not content and they want something done about it. It’s not surprising. Babies have limited communications skills…, but they quickly learn to use crying quite effectively. It’s up to the parent to determine what source of discontent is
Parenting Tips: How To Teach Your Child Honestyme • relationships • parenting • education
Something every parent wants to teach their children is honesty, trust, and responsibility…. However, how can we teach them these values if we’re not honest with ourselves or them.
How many times have you been on the phone with someone and begin to tell, what you see as,
Shopping Tips: How To Buy a Car for a Teenagermom • parenting • parenting • ages and stages
Picking the right car for your teenage son or daughter can be a daunting task. There are many different points to consider, and your teenager may or may not agree with the decisions that you make. However, as the person with more experience with cars…, not to mention experience
me • biz, tech, & social media • parenting • home management
I am the last person who should be writing this post. But you know what they say: The teacher learns the most. And, I definitely need to do a little learning on the topic of organization.
My husband, @troypattee…, has pretty much put me on a grocery shopping
Allergies and Vaccinations: Common Food Allergens Found in Vaccinesmom • education • parenting • education
Millions of routine childhood vaccinations are given every year and allergic reactions from vaccines are rare. However, people with food allergies… may be at higher risk for allergic reactions as a result of vaccines containing food proteins.
I researched vaccines before vaccinating my one year-old with multiple food allergies and
10 Parenting Tips for Raising Responsible Childrenmom • making a difference! • parenting • tips for giving back
Another year is almost over. Can you believe how quickly time flies? Almost just yesterday, people everywhere were celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas, and now, we’re looking forward to celebrating New Year’s Eve… to usher in 2012.
Whether being a better parent is one of your New Year’s resolutions or
Sewing: Sharing Talents Your Kids Will Appreciatemy world • Leaving a Legacy • lifestyle • hobbies-me time
Not being the crafty type, I never realized how much I would come to appreciate sewing. But all things DIY remind me of my mom and her resourceful, creative spirit. She is truly magical—a Mary Poppins type of a mom… and seems to be able to create things out
Double the amount you prepare for dinner tonight and take half of it to a lonely neighbor.
Date: Wed., February 29
Time: 2-3 p.m. ET
Book: 365 Manners Kids Should Know
