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July 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Excerpt from The ABC’s of Homeschooling By Laura Ann Huber My husband and I don’t always see things eye to eye. We have had many disagreements and arguments, mostly because I have what I like to call “Momma Bear Syndrome.” Momma Bear Syndrome is an instinctive, unthinking act to defend the cubs at all costs. If Poppa Bear disciplines more harshly than Momma Bear deems appropriate the claws come out, and Momma Bear is on the attack. Watch Out! This can cause confusion and disruption in the den. Parents must quietly go behind doors if this happens and talk about what is wrong or right. Try to find middle ground. Sticking together is very important. Sometimes it’s hard because men and women see things so differently. Once a decision is made, go out and talk to the kids together. … [Continue reading...]

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EASY & FUN D.I.Y. PROJECTS FOR YOU & YOUR LITTLE ONES!

June 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment

DESIGN DIVA & D.I.Y. DARLING, KELLY EDWARDS If you’re still trying to find time for spring cleaning or considering design projects for your children’s bedroom on a budget- lifestyle and home decorating expert Kelly Edwards is here to help! On Tuesday May 15th Kelly comes to the rescue with tips, tricks and ideas for parents to easily get organized—just in time for summer! As seen on HGTV’s “Design On A Dime” and Style Network’s “Tacky House,” Kelly is a master of design and organization. Also featured on the “Tyra Banks Show” and in Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping and Life & Style, Kelly Edwards has been deemed the “MacGyver of Design” thanks to her cunning ability to transform conventional spaces into amazing places--even on the tightest of budgets. Ø … [Continue reading...]

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Are Your Kids Hooked on their Electronic Gadgets or Glued to the Couch?

May 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Natural Living Expert Shares Ways to Get Your Kids to Unplug and Enjoy Some Fun in the Sun According to recent studies, kids are spending more than seven hours per day plugged into media – watching TV, texting, video gaming – and only seven minutes per day outside enjoying unstructured play. So as the warmer weather draws near, how can you get your kids to put down the video games and pick up the bike? Sara Snow, natural living expert and mom, can share fun, exciting ways to keep kids active and engaged without staring at a computer or video screen. She developed more than 100 outdoor activities to help jump start summer in your household. Some of Sara’s unique and innovative ideas for summer fun include activities that facilitate learning and help enhance a child’s appreciation … [Continue reading...]

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National Meningitis Association Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment

National Meningitis Association Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary Mothers Who Have Lost Children to Meningitis Continue Efforts and Urge Parents to Get Their Kids Vaccinated For 26 days, Lynn Bozof sat helplessly by her son Evan’s side while a bacterial infection called meningococcal disease took his life. Evan was a college athlete who planned to become a doctor. Lynn had never heard of meningococcal disease and was shocked to learn that a vaccine might have prevented Evan’s death. She recalls thinking that the only thing worse than losing a child was learning that Evan’s death was unnecessary. She met other parents whose children had died or lived with permanent disabilities from meningococcal disease. Together they formed the National Meningitis Association (NMA) with the hopes … [Continue reading...]

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How Long Do You Worry About Your Kids

February 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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WORRY Is there an imaginary cutoff period when offspring become accountable for their own actions? Is there some wonderful moment when parents can become detached spectators in the lives of their children and shrug, 'It's Their life,' and feel nothing? When I was in my twenties, I stood in a hospital corridor waiting for doctors to put a few stitches in my son's head and I asked, 'When do you stop worrying?' The nurse said, 'When they get out of the accident stage..' My Parents just smiled faintly and said nothing. When I was in my thirties, I sat on a little chair in a classroom and heard how one of my children talked incessantly, disrupted the class, and was headed for a career making license plates. As if to read my mind, a teacher said, 'Don't worry, they all go through this … [Continue reading...]

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