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Water: Our Thirsty World + Donating to Water Charities = Kids Off The Couch

To commemorate Mother Earth on her birthday (April 22), we turn to one of the planet's most pressing issues - the availability of fresh water. The current National…

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Added by Pamela Saunders on April 20, 2010 at 12:46pm — No Comments

An Ode to Chicken Nuggets...(can you guess what we had for dinner last night?)

I love you chicken nugget

crispy golden and so small

I make you twenty times a week

My kids still eat you all...

You're great with lots of sauces

ketchup, soy, or BBQ

mustard, mayo, duck sauce

they all go real nice with…

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Added by Sarah Maizes on April 16, 2010 at 3:06pm — No Comments

A Loving Set of Grandparents

Last night while browsing Craigslist, Zach read an ad he found in the items wanted section.

I am looking for a loving set of grandparents for my two sweet children, the ones we have couldn’t care less. Some aunts and uncles would be nice as well; If you know someone that would like a

seven-year-old grandson, and a ten-year-old granddaughter, please

contact me, serious inquires only…

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Added by Crissy on April 15, 2010 at 2:16pm — No Comments

Empowering Your Child...A Crossroad for Parents

The word "empowering" is floating around the parenting community quite a lot these days. When asked, most parents are in favor of it.

When you speak to parents about educating their children about the principles of the law of attraction, most are in favor of it.

Parents love the part about their children thinking positive thoughts, choosing positive actions, and being grateful for what they have in their life. However, as you go further into the meaning and purpose of… Continue

Added by denny hagel on April 11, 2010 at 10:21am — No Comments

Miss Snarky

Since I’ve been on the receiving end of a snarky comment today – I thought I would contribute a blog post to “Miss Snarky”.

Read full post here:

http://mymommadrama.com/miss-snarky/

Added by My Momma Drama on April 9, 2010 at 4:26pm — No Comments

Adequate Parenting Manifesto

It starts the day you pee on the stick. I’m not talking about that

regrettable Valentine’s gesture toward your partner. The stick from CVS

that is 99.9% accurate, and of which you purchased four.

You pee on the stick and the plus sign shows up. Before you’ve finished washing your hands (wash them!!! Use hand sanitizer!!!!), you’ve been conscripted into a war that you…

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Added by Adequate Parent on April 9, 2010 at 3:58pm — No Comments

Parenting? Enjoy the Ride

From my blog post on OC FAMILY

I remember when the only parenting book available to me was “What to Expect When You’re Expecting.” It was a heavy tome which described in detail everything going on with

a mama’s body – sometimes a little too detailed – it often gave the

worst case scenario which pretty much turned me into a hypochondriac

for the next 9 months. These days, parents-to-be are luckier because

there are so many… Continue

Added by Marcie Taylor on April 8, 2010 at 6:16am — No Comments

Don't Squander Nap Time

So, it’s nap time (cue the confetti!). Your baby has just drifted off into dreamland, and you have an indefinite period of free time on your hands, but what should you do? Should you take a nap too, hop in the shower, grab a quick lunch? What about the laundry that needs to be folded, the dishes that are begging to be done, or the bills you need to sort through? Sometimes it can be hard to decide how to spend that precious nap time, especially if you

are… Continue

Added by Crissy on April 7, 2010 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Being the Mother of a RADish

I am the mother of a RADish. A RADish is a child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD). RAD is an attachment

disorder that results from a traumatic event in a child’s early life. Elle was adopted from Russia and spent

the first nine months of her life in an orphanage.yes""> Her birth mother delivered her, terminated her parental

rights, and left Elle at the hospital.

A month later, she made her…

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Added by Lanita Moss on April 7, 2010 at 7:42am — No Comments

How Blogging Makes Me a Better Mom

From my full blog: www.snugglymonkey.com. Stop by for a visit :)

Okay, so I've been blogging for less than a month, am I really qualified to write a "what blogging has taught me" post yet? Probably not, but in my short time as a member of the blogosphere I have become

completely enamored with it. A good friend of mine sent me an email

today commending me for finally getting this blog & my etsy shop…

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Added by Claudia Martinez on April 5, 2010 at 11:04pm — No Comments

Show & Tell: When Your Little Salmon Swim Upstream

I was recently commiserating with a co-worker. She mentioned that her oldest, who has one more year to go before graduating college with a degree in engineering, has decided that even though his world is very comfortable (his parents were paying his tuition, room and board) he’s taking break to figure out what he wants to do with his…

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Added by Shana Cooper on April 2, 2010 at 10:07am — No Comments

Good Parenting Discipline Tactics - Gets Results

Discipline is an area that is commonly known to parents as the place where

we seem to make the most mistakes. I mean let's face it, when you are

overwhelmed, frustrated, angry, and sometimes even fed up being a parent, you

are expected to make an immediate decision that requires clear, concise,

sensible fair discipline rules. Result based discipline tactics will help parents

not get entangled in discipline traps that cause much frustration and repeat

offender…

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Added by Michel Jayne Bigardi on March 29, 2010 at 7:26am — No Comments

My Nursing story is at and End

http://nugglemamashandful.blogspot.com/2010/03/my-nursing-story.html

I no longer have a nursling. I was very lucky to be able to continue nursing my youngest as long as I did, just over 2 years. YAY. I do have mixed feelings about it though. Nursing definitely wasn't something that came easy and I haven't always wanted to nurse my babies.

With my first our nursing relationship was a…

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Added by Julia on March 22, 2010 at 1:54pm — No Comments

Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic

OK, I am really showing my age with this title. I have to point out however that I was never much of a Police fan (more a rock chick I'm afraid) but over the past few days I have not been able to get that particular line from that song out of my head. It just describes so well how I feel sometimes.… Continue

Added by Aging Mommy on March 21, 2010 at 10:14am — No Comments

Calling all moms!

Did you receive some invaluable advice that just 'saved your sanity'

after your baby was born? As moms, we receive unsolicited advice

(sometimes daily!) from everyone ranging from family members to doctors

to the cashier at the grocery store. Most of it can be seen as

patronizing or irritating, however some advice can be extremely helpful.

I would love if we, as a community of moms, could create a list of those

'sanity-saving' gems for all of those moms who… Continue

Added by Robin Kaplan on March 19, 2010 at 8:00pm — No Comments

My Kid's Memory Verses. Agh!

Every week, my 7 year old, DJ, has to memorize a bible verse. As a pastor, it pains me to say this, but he hates it. Tonight, for whatever reason, he was a real bear about it. But one thing that's cool is as DJ learns it, so does the rest of the family. Tonight, I had to laugh, when DJ started crying

out of frustration & Andy spoke up & finished the verse for him. Here it is, in case you wanna learn it too:"Don't let anyone make fun of… Continue

Added by LeadHership on March 2, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Good Parenting - Help With Child Stealing

Your five year old is definitely old enough to know he should not be taking things without asking or paying for them. In other words he is old enough to know that stealing is not acceptable. If you are like many parents who have arrived home to find there little one had taken something that does not belong to him, utilize these good parenting guidelines as help for child stealing.

1. Although you may very well know your child has stolen, do not lose your temper and immediately begin… Continue

Added by Michel Jayne Bigardi on February 27, 2010 at 12:55pm — No Comments

Toddler Eating: Tips To Create Healthy Eaters

The first tip to creating healthy toddler eating is a rather obvious one but one that is often overlooked or not adhered to. It is vital that parents provide healthy foods by keeping the shopping on a healthy level for everyone in the family not just their toddler or baby. Good parenting means providing good healthy meals at least 90% of the time.

Remember that by… Continue

Added by Michel Jayne Bigardi on February 27, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments

Letting Pawn Stars Raise Our Children

My husband and I are terrible role models. I’m afraid our boys are never going to make it in the real world under our guidance. It’s because of my consummate rose-colored glasses and my husband’s black or white outlook. Our children are not getting a realistic education about the way the world really works. They’re screwed! Naturally, we blame our parents. But at least we’re aware… Continue

Added by Amy Musing on February 24, 2010 at 7:07am — No Comments

Worrying, A Natural Parental Instinct

I was reading Worrywart, Yep That’s Me by Musings From Me and I can connect with her about how I worry about my own son.

I wonder when if he is happy and what he is doing when he is not with me. I wonder if he is safe. I think for a lot of dedicated parents, it comes as a natural instinct. I do not want Angel to suffer. I had as a child and my family still…

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Added by Nile Flores on February 24, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments