When I think of comfort, I think of the Saturday morning pancakes my father made throughout my childhood and adolescence and occasionally into my adulthood. At first it was chocolate chips and whipped cream, then, as I aged, oatmeal-laden cakes rich with bananas, blueberries, … [Read more...] about Start a New Weekend Tradition: Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
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Social Networking Safety Tips for Kids
As parents we all have a strong desire to protect our children, especially when it comes to the Internet. Social networking continues to grow in popularity and children are attracted to it because it's a great way to interact with their friends and to make new friends. Children … [Read more...] about Social Networking Safety Tips for Kids
Anger Builds Unless Safely Vented
A wise and funny man, Dr. Laurence J. Peter once said, “Speak when you are angry — and you’ll make the best speech you’ll ever regret.” Not only was he wise, he was right. No matter who you are angry with — children, spouse, boss, a clerk, even your government — it does not pay … [Read more...] about Anger Builds Unless Safely Vented
You Can Walk Off Ten Pounds This Month
For some people, walking is the best exercise you can ever do. For one, you can do it even with bad knees, etc. as it is low impact. Another, you can do it in any shoes you can do it anywhere, and you can do it all day. If you want to walk ten pounds of weight off this month, … [Read more...] about You Can Walk Off Ten Pounds This Month
10 Awesome Things About Being Pregnant [Infographic]
Pregnancy sure isn't a simple phase of your life, but it really is an exciting one and the rewards are enormous for you as well as your family. Everybody close to you, especially your husband starts to take really good care of you, doing every little thing which makes you feel … [Read more...] about 10 Awesome Things About Being Pregnant [Infographic]
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to