Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue: A 4th of July Dessert
Happy Birthday, America…and Happy July 4th to all! Whether you are on the road or close to home, enjoy the day and stay safe! I looked through Show Me How! and found the perfect dessert to serve on...
View ArticleSome MoreThoughts on Healthy Eating…for Summer-time and Beyond
As parents, we are responsible for what our children eat…at least when they are little. We plan the meals, shop for the ingredients, prepare the food and serve it. So every young child should be eating...
View ArticleIs Your Child Ready for Preschool?
I speak with parents of preschoolers all the time. One of the questions that I hear very frequently is, “I want to send my child to preschool. How do I know if he (or she) is ready?” There are...
View ArticleNational Ice Cream Day
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice-cream…when I was growing up, that was a popular ditty. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated the third Sunday in July as National Ice Cream Day. For...
View ArticleTAKE A KID FLY-FISHING – POSITIVE PARENTAL PARTICIPATION IN ACTION!
I have a passion for using picture books and positive parental participation to help build self-confidence and create a life-long parent-child bond. So I’m always thrilled when I find a book that...
View ArticleAre Electronics Hurting Your Child’s Eyes?
Yesterday I had an eye doctor appointment. As I sat in the waiting room, I noticed a small magazine entitled “Eye Care”. It’s published by HealthMonitor.com and is packed full of valuable articles and...
View ArticleFive Ways to Ease Your Eyes from Screen Strain
Did you know that 70% of Americans suffer from computer vision syndrome? CVS happens when you stare at the computer for too long. I discovered some valuable insight into this problem from Eye Care...
View ArticleAutumn is in the Air: Time to Turn on the Oven and Bake a Cake
I love the fall…cool crisp mornings and warm sunny afternoons. Here in Colorado, the aspen leaves will be turning to gold, while back in New England where my daughter and her family live; the maples...
View ArticleReflections: Speak To Us Of Children…
Today I’m “pressing” a post of one of my favorite bloggers…Elizabeth of Mirth and Motivation. It’s all about children…one of my most favorite topics in the world! But first I’d like to pass along a...
View ArticleSunday Post: Culture…What Do Children Really Need?
Today is Easter Sunday. It is also the second day of Passover. Just as with Christmas and Hanukah, these Christian and Jewish holidays are usually celebrated around the same time. It’s not by...
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