Some kids are fraidy-cats – worried and afraid about pretty much everything. For some, just the more common childhood fears apply. But for all parents, it’s hard to see your child get completely freaked out about everyday occurrences. First, the fear of separation and being alone can worry a child….
When it comes to what’s going on in your child’s school, does it feel like you don’t out those important nuggets of news until it’s too late? Whether it’s picture day, book fair, food drive or other events, you’re probably familiar with the feeling of finding out about it after…
It doesn’t matter whether you’re black or white… February is an important month as it marks Black History Month. It’s the ideal time to teach your children about the many contributions of African-Americans throughout history. Originally, Black History Month was limited to just one week called Negro History Week, but…
Just when you thought it was safe for your child to go into cyberspace. It’s bad enough that children have to deal with being pushed around face to face in school, but apparently the intimidation doesn’t stop there. A growing trend of cyberbullying has parents, students, education professionals and lawmakers…
There’s a hot hobby that has launched a thousand blogs, inspired a whole lot of classes and saved families cash on the things they buy all the time, like groceries. Maybe it’s a result of the recession, but couponing has become all the rage for moms who want to save…
Now’s the time when families tend to hit the road – whether it’s to visit Grandma, Disney, the beach, or just to sightsee and get a taste of other communities. It’s not the destination; it’s the journey, right? Not when you have kids in the backseat asking “are we there…