Is Your Child Being Bullied?

Bullying is a topic I feel so strongly about as a parent and teacher. The problem seems to be getting worse and yet parents and school districts seem to be clueless as to what to do. AHHHHH!!!
It is interesting because as I socialize on the weekends with friends and I meet new, amazing parents [...]

Raising Teenagers

Ahhh, the teenage years. Those special years when hormones kick in, finding your niche is vital, friends mean everything, and the brain just doesn’t seem to function like it did before (at least to the parents). Well, there is definitely some truth to this. Read on to find out simple tips to help cope with [...]

19 Children and Counting

Have you ever said, “I would love a big family”? I bet you never even dreamed as big as Michelle Duggar…or have you?
Michelle Duggar brought a precious, 2 month premature infant into the world. Michelle was suffering from a common pregnancy complication called preeclampsia. Baby Josie Brooklyn came into this world a whopping 1lb 6oz. [...]

Communicating With Your Child’s Teacher…Is it Important?

Wondering whether you should talk to your child’s teacher? How important is it really? My answer… hell yes it’s important! A lot happens in the course of a 7 hour day with your child and his teacher. You should know about it. Communicating with your child’s teacher on a regular basis sends the message to [...]

635,000 Baby Cribs Recalled

Major crib recall of Dorel Asia products sold at major chains everywhere.

Moms Are Healthier Adults

Would you believe it if I told you that your kids lower your blood pressure? Some days you may wonder how this could be true. Did you know that women with children are considered healthier in a study done by BYU in Provo, UT?
This particular study monitored the blood pressure of nearly 200 adults, 24 [...]

School and Your Child

I know you won’t believe this

Healthy Lifestyle Changes

Tips for raising healthy children…Setting clear standards for healthy living when your children are young allows them to grow up with these ideals and most likely carry them into adulthood.