I’ll confess that I’m one of those parents whose kids actually LIKE fruits and vegetables. While I still have to issue reminders, at least the offerings are consumed with little protest. Of course, given the opportunity, they’d choose potato chips over peas every time, but let’s be honest - wouldn’t we all?
Judging by [...]

Thanks to all the bloggers who participated in Friday’s Blog Blast - “How Far Would You Go For Your Kids?” - sponsored by Harper Collins and their new mystery title, Dangerous Admissions. Congratulations to our lucky winners!
Two Shews - Stop. In the Name of Love. - won the $200 VISA/MC check card!
The following bloggers [...]

About 15 of our bloggers have been working with Vocal Point as ambassadors for the program. Perhaps you’ve seen their posts and have signed up. Or maybe you’re still skeptical about the program.
In my previous post, I offered some testimonials from a few of our bloggers who have been members of Vocal Point prior to [...]

Have you ever thought about what you would do if you were put in a position that you had to do something for your kids that questioned your ethical and moral beliefs?
Would you tell a lie to get them what they want or steal to get them what they need? How does parenting affect your [...]

Kids love to feel special, there’s no doubt. And while we parents slog away year-round to meet their basic needs, it’s fun - for us and for them - to be able to do something truly unique that they’ll remember for years.
Based on the first set of Printakid reviews, personalized books for children, these [...]

We’re pleased to bring you a Blog Blast this Friday in conjunction with Dangerous Admissions, a new Harper Collins mystery fiction title by Jane O’Connor that addresses the issue of how far parents will go to get what they want for their kids.
With that in mind, we’re asking you about your parenting ethics. Would you [...]

Knowing a second language is an undisputed advantage - not just when traveling abroad, but in all sorts of circumstances. And the prevailing wisdom is that young children, even those who are still learning their native language, are ideal candidates to begin learning a second language.
Based on the feedback from the bloggers and their [...]

Absolutely all of our reviewers can agree on two things: The Little Black Book of Style is physically beautiful, inside and out, and on one level or another, it served as an inspiration. As parents who put a high priority on practicality, we can all admit putting function ahead of form perhaps a [...]

This past weekend I had the pleasure of hosting a fellow blogger for a spouse-less evening together. Kids made pizzas and sundaes, we drank lots of water and ate salad, and pondered what the heck to do next.
Luckily, I had already come up with a brilliant plan; we would try out Boogie and put it [...]

I’m always torn when it comes to new television shows, mainly because we’re happy with the ones we have and adding any new ones to the mix means either giving up one we like OR adding in more television time.
And as many parents know, that decision can be very difficult.
But as far as I can [...]