Articles For Mom

Gifted Moms

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:54:54 PST

I believe it’s time to begin in our homes a “Gifted Moms” program. Why should “gifted children” get all the press? Hey, where do they think these gifted kids came from? E-Bay? The spring clearance rack at Marshalls? No, we gave birth to these brainy, precocious, talented children. I’m telling you right now – you show me a two year old child that can recite Shakespeare while playing the cello with Yo-Yo Ma and I’ll show you a gifted umbilical cord that leads right back to – you guessed it – us.

Read the Instructions or Else!

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:00:00 PST

Kenzie's dream was a lofty one -- to sit upon her own throne on her 9th birthday and unwrap her gifts. So she talked me into buying a Strawberry Shortcake inflatable chair to be used to fulfill not only her royal ambitions but another dream as well.

I must have been blindfolded and taken by a UFO because in a matter of minutes I found myself walking through the aisles of Party City. It was there I bought her the apparently indestructible Strawberry Inflatable Chair.

One Sigh Fits All

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 17:30:39 PST

It's that time again when all good eaters regret what they ate and get ready to resolve not to do it again - next year.

Doing IT By The Book

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:51:52 PST

Afraid to talk to your children about the birds and the bees? Here is some important information for moms and dads to help you talk about sex with kids of all ages.

17 Years of Marriage and Now This?

Sat, 25 Aug 2007 20:04:48 PST

I dont know how it happened exactly, but jealousy has crept into my marriage. Ive been married to this man for 17 years, and I am being cast aside for someone much younger than I am. This someone loves him in a different way than I ever can, and I just cant compete for his affection.

Mean Parents Anonymous

Sun, 29 Jul 2007 19:39:51 PST

Who hasn't been called "mean" when trying to be a good parent? Take heart and make some friends by becoming a member of Mean Parents Anonymous!

The Care and Preservation of Your Child's Apology Notes

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 18:43:44 PST

Don't discard those "I'm sorry" notes from the kids. They'll be worth lots of laughs with the passage of time.

The Babysitting Incident

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 18:20:50 PST

My daughter is a responsible 12 year old who is in perpetual need of cash to support her Abercrombie and Hollister shopping habit. She needed a job, and quickly before she had to wear the same outfit twice in one month.

You Know Youve Got Kids in the Kitchen When...

Tue, 22 May 2007 14:46:08 PST

Kids love to get dirty, I mean cook, in the kitchen. Its an amazing thing, on many different levels, to see the end result of their creativity. One word of advice -- keep an eye on em!

Silence is Golden - Big Deals Revealed

Thu, 10 May 2007 04:27:20 PST

Sometimes you can learn a lot by just listening - especially with teenagers. Get the lowdown on the best information gathering techniques here!

Homework Inquisitions - Lessons Learned

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:08:37 PST

Is getting your child to do their homework testing your patience? Get down to business with these humorous tricks of the trade.

The Truth About Consequences

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 04:03:26 PST

Sometimes parents "making it all better" in the short term isn't the best medicine over the long haul.

Packing Up Your Troubles

Sat, 24 Mar 2007 06:03:11 PST

Clever trip tips to insure you have lots of smiles on your next family vacation.

A Parent's Role in Teen Drama

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:26:16 PST

You need to know how to respond to a teen drama - learn your lines with this little guide to keeping your audience under control.

Household Twilight Zone

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 05:11:07 PST

There's danger around every corner in the Household Twilight Zone. Read up to be prepared for what awaits every housekeeper.

Operation Artificial Cleanliness

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 04:56:05 PST

Guests on their way over? House a mess? Not to worry! Use this four-point technique and you're good to go.

Various Cures for Sticky Fingers

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 04:22:54 PST

Humorous tips on how to help your child handle "ownership" issues.

Not On My Watch - Observations on Oversight

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 03:53:07 PST

Keeping a sharp eye on your child's TV viewing can be a challenge but the results can be liberating!

7 (Unnatural) Wonders of Man

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 06:56:00 PST

Humorous look at what makes men tick that drives women crazy.