School is out and the kids have their days free once again. How will they spend their time? Do you enroll your kids in organized activities during the summer? Take our poll and tell us more about your plans for summer in the comments!
It’s Memorial Day! And it’s more than just a an extra day off. It’s a time to honor those who have given their lives for our country. Military service is a tremendous contribution and sacrifice. Do you have military members in your family? Take our poll and list them in the comments!
When it comes to parenting, none of us have all the answers. So where do you turn when you need advice? Take the poll and tell us more about your go-to parenting resources in the comments!
The school year is winding down and the season of family vacationing is upon us. Amusement parks! Camping! A trip to the beach! However, rising gas prices have many rethinking their travel plans. Will you be taking a vacation this summer? Or will you opt for a more affordable staycation?
Take our poll and tell us about your plans for the summer, whether they keep you near or take you far.
It’s one of the first and most important things you’ll give your child: a name. The names we choose for our children communicate a strong message about them, or at least about what we expect of them. A name embodies our values and tastes as well as our ambitions and dreams for the child that receives it. Our society pays attention to names. The one we choose for our child can have an impact on how they think about themselves and how other people think of them. So, did you go for something unique or more traditional? Did you name your child after someone special? Take our poll and tell us the story behind your child’s name in the comments!
Let daddy get some time with the kids while they work on one of these cute gifts for mom to honor her this Mother’s Day.
Growing up, I was never allowed to call an adult by their first name. It was always Mr. or Mrs. followed by their last name. Mr. Jones or Mrs. Simpson. And though I called my aunts and uncles by their first name, their title always came first. Aunt Jan. Uncle Mark. But is this a practice that’s going out of style? Is that kind of formality a necessary act of respect or an outdated tradition? Some parents meet in the middle with a Mr. or Miss followed by a first name. Mr. Doug. Miss Heather.
What about you? Do your children call adults by their first name? Take our poll and tell us what you think in the comments.
This coming week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Tell your teachers how great they are with one (or more) of these ideas:
It’s important to teach our children to be financially responsible. Many parents believe an allowance is an effective way to do this while others say it negates the first and most important lesson children should learn about money: no one just gives it to you. From there, it only gets more confusing. If you give an allowance, at what age do you start? How much do you give? Is it contingent upon good grades and completed chores? If you don’t give an allowance, how do you handle your child’s spending? Take our poll and tell us what you think in the comments.
There are a whole lot of reasons for families to share meals together according to the 30 Day Cafe. Here are three: 1) It’s good for the body. Families who eat together tend to eat healthier and are less likely to be overweight. 2) It’s good for the brain. Kids from families who eat together get better grades, have better language skills, and are less likely to use drugs, smoke, and drink alcoholic drinks. 3) It’s good for family bonding. Dinnertime provides an excellent opportunity for families to connect and communicate. Awesome! Right? But not always practical when one parent is working late, the other is driving and dropping kids at soccer, dance and piano lessons, oh, and don’t forget, there’s homework to do, too.
How often does your family eat dinner together? Is it a priority? Are there other ways you spend quality family time together? Take the poll and share your thoughts in the comments.
