This generation of parents are foraging new ground with technology. Most of us did not grow up with cell phones or tablets with Internet and a host of apps at our fingertips. The digital world changes so rapidly that even… read more
April Tisher
What is ALICE Training, and How Could It Save Your Child’s Life?
A year ago I found myself lying on the floor in my son’s high school auditorium trying to hide under the seats. There were a few hundred others there with me; parents, teachers, administrators all huddled together waiting to see… read more
Does a Spoonful of Sugar Really Help the Medicine Go Down?
The answer is yes, it probably does. Let’s face it, kids usually don’t want to stop what they are doing long enough to eat meals, so asking them to take medicine, which usually doesn't taste very good, is an even… read more
For Sale: Hosting a Stellar Garage Sale
Garage sales, yard sales, tag sales and rummage sales. It seems it depends on what part of the country you are from determines what you call them, but the concept is all the same. Take the things you currently own,… read more
“Mommy, Don’t Go!”: How to Deal with Separation Anxiety
When I dropped my children off at preschool for the first time, I am sure I was much more upset than they were. They did not even seem to care that I was leaving — they were much more interested… read more
Do Developmental Milestones Still Matter for Older Kids?
Key Takeaways Developmental milestones still matter beyond baby years, especially for tracking social, emotional and academic growth in school-age children. By age 6, kids should show skills like hopping, dressing themselves, speaking in full sentences and basic reading or counting… read more
The Heart of Pregnancy: Understanding peripartum cardiomyopathy
Pregnancy is difficult enough with weight gain, hormonal mood swings and morning sickness. But there is a condition that can put pregnant women in a lethal position. Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is also known as postpartum cardiomyopathy. It is an uncommon… read more
Our “B.C.” Life
No, this isn’t speaking religiously. By B.C., I mean “before children,” of course. Most of my friends here did not know me in my B.C. life. The majority of them I didn’t know before they had children either. A lot… read more
If You Want Chaperone Please Sign Here
Your child’s class is going to the museum and they need chaperones. Are you going to volunteer? Are there specific requirements you must meet? Does your child want you to come along? The answer is yes, on all accounts. Spending… read more
