Blog Feed: Parenting Pink

By: By Ann K. Dolin, M.Ed. Many parents, and kids alike, have grand plans of taking a break from learning over the summer to recharge, but studies show that this is not a good idea. In fact, students can lose up to 15% of their academic ability over

The Best of Girls to the Rescue

Published on 2011-06-30 07:48:55

Reviewed by author, Pam Allyn. The Best of Girls to the Rescue by Bruce Lansky (Meadowbrook, 2002) Written especially for any girl or parent who is tired of princesses sitting around waiting to be rescued, Bruce Lansky has created a series of reimagi

How to Teach Your Daughter Healthy Competition

Published on 2011-06-29 07:51:55

By: By Todd G. Buchholz. Back in 1986, an American minister named Robert Fulghum wrote a best-selling self-help book called All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. The book was filled with entertaining essays about sharing, cleaning up,

Learn to Like Different—for Better or for Worse

Published on 2011-06-27 07:42:42

By: Linda Brodsky, MD. What do we really want for our girls? In my mind, we want them to experience a world that welcomes their dreams, their agendas, and their unique gifts. That world doesn’t yet exist. So what do we do? Well, we can moan and gro

When Your Daughter Makes Mistakes

Published on 2011-06-20 07:21:23

By: Alina Tugend. It’s crucial that we, as parents, allow our daughters to make mistakes and fail and figure out how to recover from them. We can’t rush in and fix every problem, whether it be forgotten homework, an awkward social encount

10 Tips On Being a Father and a Daughter

Published on 2011-06-17 07:13:59

By: Kevin Renner. 10 Recommendations for Fathers 1. Everything communicates. What you say matters, and what you do matters more. Everything you do communicates something, usually subtly. If you’re disinterested in your daughter, she learns reluctan

Staying Connected with Your Daughter When You’re Not at Home

Published on 2011-06-16 07:16:05

By: Joanne Stern, PhD. So you’re going away and leaving your daughter at home. Are you worried that you’ll lose your connection with your child; that somehow your absence will damage his growth and development; that your strong, positive

Giant Steps to Change the World

Published on 2011-06-14 07:13:00

Reviewed by author, Pam Allyn. Giant Steps to Change the World by Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee, illustrated by Sean Qualls (Simon & Schuster, 2011). You may be familiar with Spike Lee’s films, however he and his wife, Tonya Lewis Lee, have ma

Creative and Inexpensive Ideas for Father’s Day Fun

Published on 2011-06-13 06:57:08

By: Rachael Miller. You’ll no doubt want to spoil your dad (or your children’s dad) this Father’s Day, as it’s the best opportunity to let your dad know how much you care. Whether you want to splash out on a fancy meal, or would prefer a lowe

Are We Letting the Media Dictate Morality to Our Daughters?

Published on 2011-06-10 07:04:44

By: Anna M. Aquino. Recently an acquaintance brought to my attention some recent trends in high school girls prom dresses. I was shocked to see a neckline almost reaching one child’s belly button. Where I went to high school, we had a strict dr

How Moms Can Practice Better Self-Care

Published on 2011-06-08 06:58:58

By: Mia Redrick. If one millions moms took better care of themselves in 2011, the world would be a much better place. Their stress would be reduced, which would mean that they wouldn’t snap at their children and husbands as much. Their mental and p

The Truth About Tired Teens and Sleep

Published on 2011-06-06 07:26:47

By: Jody Johnston Pawel, LSW, CFLE. Most Teens are Sleep Deprived The research is in: most teens get 25-33% less sleep than they need. Anyone not getting enough sleep has difficulty focusing, reasoning, driving safely, learning, and working. Most res

Why Yogurt is a Healthy Choice for Moms and Daughters

Published on 2011-06-01 11:58:04

By: Tara Alley. When we begin to think of the responsibility in feeding our daughters and not only meeting their nutritional needs and boosting their health but also helping them to enjoy and appreciate a variety of healthy foods, it’s easy to get

Wake Up and Smell the Bullies

Published on 2011-05-31 07:01:24

By Erik Fisher, PhD, AKA Dr E… I had the honor of being part of a television panel on bullying a few weeks ago and left there feeling frustrated, as well as even more fired up that I have an important message to deliver. This show was on a Christia

Divorced Dads: How to Parent Effectively

Published on 2011-05-25 12:13:40

By: Sam J. Buser, Ph.D. As Father’s Day quickly approaches, we are often asked: How can I effectively parent (or co-parent) after divorce? Is it really possible? Post-divorce, parents should endeavor to work cooperatively, supporting the ex-spo

Skechers: Messages in Advertising to our Little Girls

Published on 2011-05-23 07:11:59

By: Erik Fisher, PhD. Aka Dr. E… See Dick turn on the TV. See Jane sit down next to Dick. See Dick and Jane watch commercials. See Dick and Jane want everything they see. See Corporate America with $$ in their eyes, as they market adult items t

Putting the TIME Back into Quality Time

Published on 2011-05-19 14:53:11

By: Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC. My generation came up with a term to assuage the guilt of breaking up a family. We divorced our partners and then told our children we would be spending quality time with them. We did this for the right reason, after see

10 Tips to Help Your Elementary School Daughter Study

Published on 2011-05-16 13:55:31

By: Ann K. Dolin, M.Ed. Helping your daughter study effectively for tests is vitally important in the elementary years. When the groundwork for good habits is set early on, students are more likely to experience success and have increased motivation.

The Jealousy Factor: Moms, Daughters, and Envy

Published on 2011-05-13 07:22:46

By: Sally. As I was looking around Parenting Pink a few weeks ago, I read an article about mothers and jealousy. The article was written from a mother’s prospective and pointed out things to consider if you think may be experiencing jealousy wi

Sex, Virginity and the Prom

Published on 2011-05-11 11:50:20

By: Ann L. Engelland, MD. If you are a prom-goer, the parent of one, or maybe one of the chaperones — listen up. After you think and talk about a date, a dress, whether to wear a cummerbund, which friends to share a limo with, which after-party

The Link Between Depression, Teens, and Facebook

Published on 2011-05-09 07:20:21

by Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC. There are recent reports concerning whether teen Facebook users experience an increase in depression. Researchers disagree whether this is a new type of depression or an extension of existing forms of depression. Teens wi

Why Facebook Can Kill Careers

Published on 2011-05-06 08:20:49

By: Larry Chiagouris, Ph.D. NEW YORK, NY, April 20, 2011 — More than 75% of college students may be using Facebook in a way that will damage their opportunities for a job after they graduate. In a recent research study I conducted at Pace Unive

When Your Daughter Gives You the Silent Treatment

Published on 2011-05-04 11:55:37

By: Anna M. Aquino. I remember once when I was a little girl my mom and my sister had ticked me off so badly I wanted to run away. I knew if I did that my father would not be too impressed and I would be in more trouble than a drunken tight rope walk

5 Ways to Create Family Traditions

Published on 2011-05-03 15:01:32

By: Abigail Brenner, M.D. Life today is so fast-paced and demanding, it’s important that we find ways to reconnect with each other on a daily basis. Establishing family traditions helps us do just that. Traditions are those special times that bring

Self-Defense Tips for Teenage Girls

Published on 2011-04-28 12:23:39

By: Olivia. As teenagers become more independent and start going out at night, driving, and having generally having a life that is less removed from the home and parents than ever before, issues life safety and self defense will come up. Teenagers of

Words That Hurt: Help Your Children Build Healthy Relationships

Published on 2011-04-26 12:28:11

By: Dr. Joanne Stern, PhD. Kids will get into it with each other from time to time. There’s probably no way to entirely eliminate siblings arguing with each other. Each child needs to learn to stand up for himself and to take care of himself, so yo

10 Easy Tips to Help Your Teen Study for a Test

Published on 2011-04-22 09:04:41

By: Ann K. Dolin, M.Ed. In classrooms across America, teachers strive to provide engaging lessons, meaningful homework, and assessments, but more often than not, our students aren’t LEARNING HOW TO LEARN. Kids walk out of their classrooms armed

Learning Life Skills is Critical for Girls Success

Published on 2011-04-21 07:43:59

By: Ellen Langas. Every June, just as students look forward to a summer of play without homework, their parents often express concern that time away from school will shortchange academic progress. But academics are only part of the success equation.

Five Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day for Less

Published on 2011-04-20 07:54:18

By: Rachael Miller. The readers of Parenting Pink will be likely to be celebrating Mother’s Day with their own children as well as spoiling their own mom’s- it can be a busy day! Mother’s Day can be very expensive, but this article aims to give

Lulu and the Brontosaurus

Published on 2011-04-18 14:23:11

Reviewed by author, Pam Allyn. Lulu and the Brontosaurus by Judith Viorst, illustrated by Lane Smith (Atheneum, 2010) From the moment your little girl opens this book, she will know exactly what kind of little girl Lulu is. With her arms firmly cross

Plan Smart: Travel Tips That Will Save You Time and Money

Published on 2011-04-18 07:29:47

By: Susan Foster. Air travel costs are escalating but there are ways to keep the total price down, it just takes a little homework to know where the expensive pitfalls lie. It is estimated that fees generated $22.6 billion in 2010 for the world’

How Would You React If Your Teen Was Pregnant?

Published on 2011-04-16 15:00:18

By: Linda Brodsky, M.D. As some of you may know, urine pregnancy tests are routinely performed on all females before every surgery. No exceptions. At Children’s Hospital here in Buffalo, even little girls, only 9 years old, must be tested. Frankly,

The Wisdom of Grief: Help Your Daughter Deal with Death

Published on 2011-04-13 12:06:33

By Erik Fisher, PhD, AKA Dr. E… A few weeks ago my Father, aka Big Daddy, “graduated from the school of life with honors”, as I refer to it. He was quietly a remarkable man who raised four successful kids, surviving the death of his oldest son

Teach Your Daughter How to Be Independent

Published on 2011-04-12 14:31:54

By: Anna M. Aquino. Its 4:45 and you’re late dropping off your 2nd daughter to dance class. The oldest was supposed to be at a violin lesson by 4:30. You?d love to run a brush through your hair and put on some eye makeup but the traffic light h

VeggieTales ‘Twas the Night Before Easter DVD Giveaway!

Published on 2011-04-10 15:17:46

Give your kids a fresh serving of veggies they’re sure to love this Easter with the new VeggieTales DVD! Their latest DVD, VeggieTales ‘Twas the Night Before Easter, is produced by Big Ideas Entertainment and is a wonderful faith-based se

Today I Learned Something New About My Daughters

Published on 2011-04-09 11:01:06

Motherhood always comes as a surprise to me. Just when I think I completely understand my daughters, I suddenly find that I don’t. But it is these constant changes in personality and attitude are what makes being a parent exciting – one d

Presence with a Purpose: Seven Ways to Create Your Own Style

Published on 2011-04-09 10:46:26

By: Natalie Jobity. Style is ultimately about knowing yourself and expressing who you are. It’s about being comfortable in your own skin. Despite the occasion or the event, the stylish woman seems to have that special charisma that commands att

Throw the Ultimate Dr. Seuss Kids Birthday Party!

Published on 2011-04-01 16:04:34

By: Elizabeth Donovan, M. A. Dr. Seuss is a favorite party theme for many children. There are lots of creative ways to throw the ultimate Seuss party for your daughter, but I’ve gathered together some of the best Seuss-related birthday party th

Yes, I’m Getting Braces! You Can Stop Laughing Now.

Published on 2011-03-31 14:09:28

If you thought braces were just for teenagers you would be right, sort of. You see even though I tell myself I’m still eighteen, I darn well know that I’m not. This line of thinking could probably qualify me as a wanna-be teenager which m

Why It’s Healthy for Girls to Have a Serious Temperament

Published on 2011-03-31 10:44:57

By: Leslie R. Martin, Ph.D. About a week ago I attended a party. Most of the attendees were parents and the discussion quickly turned to temperaments: whose babies slept through the night; whose little girls wore pants and whose refused anything but

Tips for Dealing With a Passive Aggressive Daughter

Published on 2011-03-29 08:00:01

By: Signe Whitson, LSW. How does a mother explain how her preschooler remembers every detail of an episode of The Backyardigans, but can’t for the life of her remember where the puzzles go at cleanup time? What’s really going on w

When Moms Envy Their Daughters

Published on 2011-03-28 09:10:39

By: Tara Deliberto, PhD(c). You’re a mother of a daughter you adore. You would do absolutely anything for her. While she is off socializing with her friends, occupying herself with hobbies, and toying with ideas of what she wants to become, you hav

How to Tame Technology When it Interferes with Homework

Published on 2011-03-24 07:19:51

By Ann K. Dolin, M.Ed. Technology has transformed our world, but for our kids, life without gadgets would be unimaginable. They expect to have access to these devices 24/7, but their expectations and reality are very different. Technology can be an a

Seven Tips for Mom Self-Care

Published on 2011-03-22 18:19:40

By: Mia Redrick. As women, we often feel that we have to take care of everyone, but the simple fact of the matter is that we can’t take care of others very well if we do not take care of ourselves. Self-care is not selfish, but rather a necessary p

Teach Your Daughter to Eat Wisely

Published on 2011-03-20 12:59:13

By: Tara Alley. In today’s day and age, there’s more pressure than ever to instill good eating habits in our daughters. How do we keep them happy and content with how they eat and how they look? How do we spare them the danger of an eating disord

Control-It: Help Your Daughter Stop Biting Her Nails

Published on 2011-03-20 12:42:33

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Control-It: Help Your Daughter Stop Biting Her Nails

Published on 2011-03-17 13:49:33

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Girls YouTube Brawls and Sexualization Bring Parenting Dilemmas

Published on 2011-03-17 13:43:35

By: by Mary Jo Rapini, M.Ed, LPC. I read a disturbing article in the Houston Chronicle recently, and I am hearing about it from other psychotherapists, psychologists and pediatricians. Girls are acting out, filming it and putting it up on YouTube. Oh

Published on 2011-03-17 07:27:24

Pier 1 Imports: Perfect Picks for Spring

Published on 2011-03-15 13:00:53

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pier 1 for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Spring is in the air and that means it’s time to start thinking about warmer weather and all of the fun that it brings!�Pier 1 is the p

How Much TV Is Right for Your Daughter?

Published on 2011-03-15 07:14:38

By: Marilyn Wedge. Over the years, I have counseled many parents to limit their child’s TV-watching to one hour a day of PBS only and to keep the television turned off at other times. To this well intentioned advice, I am often met with looks o

What Made You Laugh Today?

Published on 2011-03-11 11:40:11

By: Dr. Joanne Stern. A mom recently told me that her favorite question to ask her kids when they come home from school is, “What made you laugh today?” I thought it was brilliant. First of all, it’s a terrific, creative conversatio

Five Parenting Tips for Raising Girls

Published on 2011-03-09 12:49:59

By: Allison Gamble. Couples that contemplate having children are often told that girls are more difficult than boys. Of course boys and girls are different in many ways, but different does not mean difficult. Each girl is an individual with aspiratio

Keeping School Supplies Costs Down

Published on 2011-03-07 12:30:45

By: Rachel Miller. Wise parents realize that spending a fortune on school supplies/uniforms isn’t just restricted to the summer. Yes, we spend a lot on clothing, uniform, stationary, bags and all of the other requests for equipment that the school

Toddlers and Tiaras: Is it Just Another Form of Child Abuse?

Published on 2011-03-04 07:17:30

By: Linda Brodsky, M.D. I am guilty! Yes, in my office sometimes I forget myself when I meet a new female patient, almost always a child. As I try to establish a rapport (with the child and family) sometimes I will slip and tell the 5 year old in a p

Offers.com: A great site for the best deals in town!

Published on 2011-03-02 17:35:21

As a busy mom, I am constantly looking for online deals but often have a difficult time finding coupons and sales quickly. Typically I’ll find a great item to purchase and then spend the next twenty minutes scouring online sites for additional

How To Help Your Daughter Manage Test Anxiety

Published on 2011-03-02 10:13:19

By: Dyan Eybergen. In anticipation of having to write a test some students become overwhelmed with fear of failure. Changing negative thoughts by positive self-talk can alleviate anxiety. Test anxiety and other types of performance anxieties manifest

What Toddlers Can Teach Us About Back Pain Relief

Published on 2011-02-28 07:09:07

By: Kathleen Porter. Toddlers may have to rely on grown-ups to teach them how to tie a shoe and use the potty, but when it comes to knowing how to sit, stand, bend and walk with ease, we can take our cues from these agile little ones . Moreover, todd

Get Girls Reading! World Read Aloud Day is March 9

Published on 2011-02-24 14:50:45

World Aloud Day is March 9, 2011 and offers kids and their parents an opportunity to spend quality time together reading and sharing ideas! Want to involve your classroom, family, scout troop, church or service organization? Fantastic! The people of

Teach Your Daughter to Have a Balanced Life

Published on 2011-02-23 07:10:42

By: Anna M. Aquino. I have always hated the phrase “He who dies with the most toys win.” No let’s be real. “He who dies with the most toys” is still dead. We live in a culture where there are extremes on every corner. Media is teaching our

New Guidelines For Your Daughter’s First Pap Test

Published on 2011-02-21 09:00:50

By: Janine Sherman, RN, MSN, WHNP-BC. When I was 18, my mother made me an appointment to see her gynecologist to have my first Pap smear. I was not yet sexually active but my mom wanted me to have an exam before I left for college. Many years later,

Ten Tips for Being a Good Enough Mother

Published on 2011-02-18 07:53:15

By: Mia Redrick. Every mother has struggled with the question of whether she is doing a good enough job. It’s only natural to worry about our children, and whenever one of them does something wrong, we ask ourselves if we did anything to cause the

Black History Month: Ten Great Women to Inspire our Daughters

Published on 2011-02-16 15:37:52

By: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A. “Black women do not lack heroines or role models. They do though, need to rescue them from the shadows of selective history.” –Author Unknown. Black History Month dates back to 1976 when it was extended t

When Your Teen Daughter Says No to Homework Help

Published on 2011-02-15 07:13:25

By: Ann K. Dolin, M.Ed. Living with a teenager daughter is challenging in and of itself; trying to assist a student who may not want help is even more difficult. Teens desire nothing more than independence from their parents. They crave autonomy even

Cutting and Self Mutilation: Why Do Teenage Girls Cut?

Published on 2011-02-14 07:17:11

By: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A. Thousands of teenage girls across the United States slice, burn, or in some other way injure themselves on purpose. Teens typically self harm or injury their bodies as a cry for help or a sign of psychological disturbance.

MyBabyClothesBoutique.com $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway!

Published on 2011-02-13 08:06:31

If you’re looking for the coolest, hippest, and totally cutest baby girl clothing and accessories, then look no further – MyBabyClothesBoutique.com is your one-stop shop for everything “pink”! From adorable headbands to tutu&#

Show your Daughter your L.O.V.E. this Valentine’s Day.

Published on 2011-02-11 08:14:46

By: Gary M. Unruh MSW LCSW. Parents are constantly under the microscope. Whether they’re being compared to Chinese mothers, or childless Aunt Susie is giving her two cents’ worth of parenting advice, parents are all too often left shaking

How to Keep Your Baby Warm in Winter

Published on 2011-02-09 17:21:37

By: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A. Winter is here and so is the ice, snow, and freezing cold temperatures. If you have a newborn or infant, it can be particularly challenging to find ways to keep her warm when you are out and about. Babies need to wear seve

Six Tips to Prevent Bedwetting in Girls

Published on 2011-02-09 10:24:52

By: Katie Saxon. Bedwetting is a common childhood problem that is difficult for both parents and children. Usually it stops around the age of 5, but sometime it continues in older children, causing upset and stress. The worry of being caught as a bed

8 Tips to Raising an Adventurous Eater

Published on 2011-02-08 09:43:07

By: Nancy Tringali Piho. If you’re the parent of an infant or toddler, you may not have encountered Picky Eating… yet. But a conversation with parents of an older child, visit to your daycare center at lunchtime, or evening out with your pre-scho

Why Chinese Mothers Are Not Superior

Published on 2011-02-07 14:07:14

By: Gary M. Unruh, MSW, LCSW. No cultural parenting approach is superior to another; one shoe simply does not fit all children. That’s my conclusion after forty years as a child psychotherapist and many humbling years as a father of four and gr

Sparkle Naturals Tween and Teen Skincare Giveaway.

Published on 2011-02-06 08:42:06

If you have a tween or teen daughter, then you’ll want to check out this fabulous new beauty and skin care line by Sparkle Naturals. Sparkle Naturals philosophy is “what you put on your body is just as important as what you put in it̶

We’ve Got Trouble: MTVs “Skins” is In

Published on 2011-02-04 09:36:15

By: Erik Fisher, PhD, AKA Dr E. A bomb exploded on MTV, and your teens may have become part of the fallout. The fuse was lit years ago, however. Why didn’t we do anything to disarm this bomb or snip the fuse? All of the signs were there since t

1800flowers.com: The Perfect Option for Valentine’s Day!

Published on 2011-02-03 20:56:54

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what to get your wife, husband and/or daughter. When it comes time to choose the perfect Valentine’s Day gift, there are certainly lots of choices, but i

Top 5 Benefits That Will Drive Your Daughter’s College Success

Published on 2011-02-02 07:28:14

By: Ofelia San Pedro. Getting into a respected university has always demanded hard work and self-discipline in addition to a stellar high school record with the advanced coursework admissions officers seek. However in today’s competitive world, man

Why Your Daughter Needs a Friend

Published on 2011-01-31 13:35:27

By: Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC. It wasn’t long after Jared Loughner shot Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords that the FBI and police were looking for anyone who knew or was friends with Jared. It became clear very quickly that he had few friends and

Pretty Penny Sets Up Shop

Published on 2011-01-31 13:21:49

Pretty Penny Sets Up Shop by Devon Kinch (Random House Books for Young Readers, 2010) Reviewed by author, Pam Allyn. Devon Kinch’s debut children’s book introduces a unique, smart and money savvy little girl named Penny. Penny wants to throw her

Are Your Daughters Being Cyberbullied?

Published on 2011-01-28 07:58:28

By: Laura Pulido and Jocelyn Woo. It is a scary thought! Cyberbullying is the online equivalent to schoolyard bullying. It involves young people on both sides of the communication, and it continues to be a growing problem each year. According to www.

Moms, Girls and Manners? We’ve got Resources for You!

Published on 2011-01-28 07:57:18

By: Laura Pulido and Jocelyn Woo. Wanting to teach your kids manners? Feeling you need to brush up on your own skills to be more effective with others around you? As a mom, you know the value of an excellent information resource. However, let’s be

OMG! Your daughter can text, but can she write?

Published on 2011-01-26 12:05:27

By: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A. In case you haven’t noticed, “texting” has become a common language amongst tween and teenage girls. To the dismay of teachers and parents – gone are the days of grammatically correct sentences and

How to Balance Being a Mother and a Professional

Published on 2011-01-24 07:12:22

By: Anna M. Aquino. Picture it. It’s four in the afternoon. My oldest daughter is back from school, and has finally settled in to do her homework at the kitchen table. My youngest is watching PBS. I’m supposed to be starting dinner, but at the la

Teach Your Daughter How to Choose a Good Partner in Life

Published on 2011-01-21 12:40:44

By: Linda Brodsky, MD. Perhaps the most important and the most difficult life decision your daughter will make is “With whom shall I spend my life?” While changing diapers, dealing with terrible twos tantrums and feeling the pangs of separation o

Dads’ Presence Helps Prevent Teen Girls from Having Sex

Published on 2011-01-20 07:10:57

By: Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC. I think your presence is so important to your daughters in almost every aspect of their life. We know that one out of six girls-ages 12 to 18-take a vow not to have premarital sex. However, 90% of those girls will break

Bluefly.com: Fashionable Clothes at Fashionable Prices!

Published on 2011-01-19 21:19:41

Calling all moms! Get ready to shop for top designer fashion items from the comfort of your own home! I know, sounds too good to be true – but trust me, it’s not. If you haven’t heard of Bluefly.com, then it’s about time you h

Instrumentally Smarter: How Music Can Inspire Girls to Achieve.

Published on 2011-01-18 08:48:24

By: Victoria Winterhalter. When most people hear the eighties tune, “Eye of the Tiger,” they think Rocky Balboa. Not me. I think sixth grade math. I’ve always been more into words than numbers so I tried a less traditional route that year when

Win a copy of the new book: Madeline at the White House!

Published on 2011-01-16 13:33:40

The story of Madeline is about a little French girl whose irrepressible, mischievous, and fearlessness inspired 5 books and countless little girls. Originally published in 1939, this series has grown to become one of the most popular books for girl a

Finding a Cure for the Mean Girl Syndrome

Published on 2011-01-14 10:48:56

By: T. Sherri Walker. Just recently, my oldest daughter began to experience the harsh reality of bullying or what I like to deem, the case of the “mean girl syndrome”. An allusion to the Tina Fey’s classic comedy, “Mean Girls”, the movie de

ActivityTree.com: A great online resource for kid’s lessons, classes, and camps.

Published on 2011-01-12 16:12:59

If you are a busy parent like me then you don’t always have time to surf the web to find activities for your child. I tend to either go by recommendations from my friends or I’ll occasionally stumble across a brief list of children’

Treat Your Sweet to See’s Candies this Valentine’s Day.

Published on 2011-01-12 14:54:02

It’s never too early to start thinking about what to get your sweetheart. See’s Candies is the master of chocolate and they have perfected it this Valentine’s Day by offering a wide variety of tasty treats for that someone special!