July 31, 2010
SILVER SPRING, MD (via press release) – One of the joys of being a parent is watching your child learn new skills and reach new milestones. Learning to read is one of the milestones that parents eagerly await and often worry about. Parents everywhe... continue reading...
July 25, 2010
Hoboken, NJ (July 2010)—The words "gluten-free" so often conjure images of bland, tasteless, and (if we're being honest) gross foods. If you skip by the special gluten-free section of the grocery store or turn up your nose at the dish your friend with ... continue reading...
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Did your kids learn how to sing the Preamble to the Constitution from Schoolhouse Rock? Could they explain what the words mean to them if you asked?
Actress turned activist Janine Turner, best known for her roles in Northern Exposure, Friday Nig... continue reading...
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Social Science July 20, 2010
- By Alexander Hiam (www.alexhiam.com) who is the author of Business Innovation for Dummies
Arts and crafts are, like anything else, more or less creative depending on the approach you take. To use art as a way to strengthen... continue reading...
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Just for fun today we’ll learn a few fun facts about our great nation. Impress your family members today at dinner or your co-workers tomorrow at work. These facts come from 5087 Trivia Questions and Answers by Marsha Kranes, Fre... continue reading...
July 10, 2010
This list is provided by Stacey Kannenberg, author of "Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten" (Cedar Valley Publishing www.cedarvalleypublishing.com ) While some school districts may vary, this is a good guide to give you something to shoot ... continue reading...
July 7, 2010
Each generation has one - the must-have manual for how to raise kids. Many moms these days were "Dr. Spock" babies when they were young. In recent years, moms looked to Dr. Sears or Dr. Brazelton for their new bundles of joy. Now there's a new kid on... continue reading...
June 25, 2010
It has to happen, sooner or later. Talking to your parents about their financial future and long-term care is a conversation that's never easy, but must be taken care of. Waiting until one of your parents is lying in a hospital bed is not the time t... continue reading...
June 19, 2010
Want to read The Carrie Diaries or Karl Rove's new autobiography but don't want to spend $25?
While the library is still a great place to take the kids this summer, you can also get books through a new website called Booksfreeswap.com . It's free to join and offers bo... continue reading...