Can you imagine not knowing how you're going to pay for food for dinner for your family tonight? Sadly, millions of Americans face that issue on a daily basis, and a startling 20 percent of our children face hunger. Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign urges Americans to … [Read more...]
Dangerous iPhone apps parents need to know about
There are literally hundreds of thousands of apps for smartphones. Some of them are fabulous, and others are not. And some are downright dangerous for tweens and teens. I'm at Make It Better with the article "8 Dangerous iPhone Apps You Hope Your Kids Aren't Using." You may know … [Read more...]
Preparing for preschool means reading aloud, early and often
When my daughter was a baby, I'd read books aloud to her. I remember some people thought it was a bit odd. She's a baby, she's not asking for books. I thought reading aloud was rather magical and so I kept doing it and continued into the toddler years, the preschool years, and … [Read more...]
Mabel’s Labels are great for grown-ups as well as kids
The back to school season often means parents feel a variety of emotions, including excitement. I’m excited for my daughter as she embarks on her first foreign language class and as we return to our routine. I must confess, though, that I selfishly enjoy the chance to get myself … [Read more...]
The HerStories Project: Examining the intersection of parenting and friendship
I'm thrilled to have an essay in the book My Other Ex: Women's True Stories of Losing and Leaving Friends, which will be released on September 15, 2014. It's from The HerStories Project, which explores many different topics surrounding female friendships. Goodness knows, there's … [Read more...]
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