The beginning of spring ushers in lots of sweetness — the smells of fresh-bloomed flowers, the sounds of happy, chirping birds and the taste of delicious honey. While you can find many brands of honey on the grocery store shelves,… read more
Olivia Pitkenthly
Do You Pay to Make the Grade?
The start of a new school year brings hope that this year will be just as good, or even better, than the last. However, as the year carries on, are they still motived to do well in school? You want to… read more
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Getting Real About Imaginary Friends
When I was about 5 years old, I had a friend named Patty. She had straight brown hair with bangs, brown eyes and stood as tall as my bedroom doorknob. She had a brother named Norman and always had a… read more
Decisions, Decisions: The importance of giving your toddler a choice
I remember being a kid and going to Toys ‘R’ Us, gripping a gift certificate in my little hand. I felt like I was holding a lottery ticket as I walked down every aisle, amazed at how many toys were… read more
5 Tips for Making Homework Feel Less Like Work
According to “Homework In America,” a 2014 Brown Center Report on American Education, homework for students in third grade through twelve takes an average of one hour per night and rarely exceeds two hours per night. I doubt they factored… read more
The Write Stuff: How to Encourage Good Handwriting
Learning how to write is a struggle, for both the kids and the parents! Kids have to learn to hold a pencil with “pinchy fingers,” keep their hands and shoulders steady and leave spaces between words. Parents have to learn… read more
When the Grandparents Move In
Grandparents living with grandchildren is becoming more and more common due to financial strain, health issues and the desire for closeness. From 1980 to 2008, the number of U.S. households with at least two adult generations increased from 12 to… read more
Do You Have a Favorite Child?
Ross and Monica Gellar are the rival siblings of our generation. The TV sitcom “Friends” depicted Ross as the favored child, a “medical miracle,” who could do no wrong in his parents’ eyes. Monica was often criticized for her appearance,… read more
Make Mealtime With Picky Eaters a Little Easier
When we start our families, we imagine dinnertime being a relaxing experience with pleasant conversation. If you are the parent of a picky eater, though, it is anything but. In the book “Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating,” authors… read more
Helpful Tips To Remove Stains For Good!
While staining our clothes is just another good reason to buy more, that’s not usually the most practical answer. Here are some helpful tips to remove stains for good: Grass Stains Spring is approaching, which means more time outside, and… read more
