July 26, 2010
This guest post was written by Terri Ouellette, who is known as Terri O.
Whoever paired the song “it’s the most wonderful time of the year” with the beginning of the school year was a little off. It should be the most stressful time of the year. O... continue reading...
July 24, 2010
Waking up with a sore jaw, dull headache or earache are all tell-tale warning signs of bruxism, better known as teeth grinding. Bruxism is widespread, affecting 15% of the overall adult population.
Bruxism is also very common in children, with some est... continue reading...
July 23, 2010
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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Just seeing the home page for cookie-recipes.net will get you hankering for a warm, chewy chocolate chip cookie. Check out this free website for hundreds of cookie recipes for you to try with your family. Not only that, they also offer all ... continue reading...
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As we approach the Back-To-School season, one thing looms large for many parents of high school students – the SAT. The SAT is a standardized test many universities and college use to determine if an applicant is qualified for their institution.
Mos... continue reading...
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- 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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Recreation July 19, 2010
Thinking it’s time to start a second (or third) language for your baby, toddler or preschooler? Consider using Little Pim: fun with languages, the award-winning immersion-method language introduction video series. I have witne... continue reading...
July 17, 2010
How about an easy way to teach your child colors, fine motor skills, and patterns while bonding with her and using something that’s eco-friendly ? Try Piggy Paint! Tori Spelling, Lisa Rinna and Larry Birkhead love it for their little ones.
Piggy Paint is a kid-frie... continue reading...
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Remember the part in the John Candy movie Uncle Buck when Buck threatens to do a DNA test on Miles and Maizy's toothbrushes to make sure they actually brushed their teeth? Do you ever find yourself threatening that with your own kids?
"Brushing teeth is a hygiene is... continue reading...
July 11, 2010
On average, parents spend $20 on baby food a week. Teri Gault the founder of TheGroceryGame.com and author of "Shop Smart, Save More" suggests cutting costs by 75% by making your own fresh baby food.
Most baby food jars are 4 oz. and can cost over a $1 per jar... continue reading...