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Posts by Month: September, 2008

Easy Wall Murals for Kid's Rooms

Creating inspiring kid's bedrooms can be costly and challenging.  Here's a great idea that can ...

Is Your Student Athlete Registered With The NCAA Clearinghouse?

As a parent you've supported your kid through all of their sports activities, attended games and pra...

Teenagers and Toddlers--Not So Very Different

You're probably wondering what I'm talking about.  How could teenagers and toddlers be the same...

Create Inexpensive Tombstones for Halloween

Found this great YouTube video that walks you through step-by-step instructions on how to make very ...

Kids Tune-Out Nagging Mothers

Tired of repeating yourself with your words landing on "deaf ears."  Today it is even easier fo...

Hey, I'm Standing Right Here!

You know how awful it feels to have people talk about you while you are standing right there, as if ...

Back-To-School Nights More Important for Grades 6-12

Well, it's the big time.  Your child is starting 6th grade or perhaps they are beginning their ...

Room Parents--The Vital Link

Room Parents for school classrooms are a vital link between the classroom and home.  They can a...

Michael Phelps and Bulldog Inspiration

Inspire your kids with Michael Phelps stories and pictures of bulldogs (like Michael Phelp's pet bul...

Ride 'em Cowboys in Jackson Hole

Finding unique family vacations can be challenging.  Even if you have never ridden a horse befo...

Best Way To Hang Posters

Posters, posters, everywhere.  At least most teenage and college-age bedrooms or dorms are fill...

Mystery Reader Cafe Excellent Resource For The Mystery Buff

If you are looking for an excellent resource for mystery stories, the authors, and their work, look ...

What You Learn at Back-To-School Night in Elementary School

It's that time of year when schools across the country are inviting student's parents to Back-to-Sch...

"Why Are You Telling Me This?"--The Road to Self-Reliance

I love the saying: "Why are you telling me this?"  I used to use it anytime I had a "tattler" a...

Give Teenage Drivers "The Speech"

Your teenager's friends are driving now!  It's time for The Speech.  Anytime one of my chi...

Spelling-Challenged Kids

Do you have a spelling-challenged kid?  Two of my children were spelling whizzes and two could ...

Teen Bedroom Decorating Ideas

Decorating your child's bedroom can be great fun.  I found this wonderful ar...

Family Vacation Fun in Pismo Beach

Pismo Beach turned out to be one of our favorite vacation spots.  The campsites were clean, gra...

When is the Right Time to Let Your Child Date?

The right time to let your child date depends on your child's maturity level.Every child is differen...

Finding the Right Car for Your Teen Driver

There is no such thing as a perfect first car for a teenager.  Each individual is different, dr...

Family Time Isn’t Just Sitting in Front of the TV Anymore

With today’s busy schedules, children are spending more and more time in front of the TV for enterta...

Save Your Kid's Backs

We've all seen it, a "peanut-sized" first grader (or even a fourth grader) with a backpack that is b...

Teaching Teenagers to Drive

Everyone’s been there; you hit sixteen and thought you were ready to hit the road. That is precisel...

Get Your Camera Charged For The First Day Of School

Don't forget your camera on the first day of your child's school year.  Better yet, once your k...

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