Parenting
Don’t Count on the Luck of the Irish on St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and it’s not the luck of the Irish that will keep the roads safe . It’s planning now for a safe and sober way home.
Are you headed out with friends after work this Wednesday to celebrate the holiday? No? Well when you and your family are on [...]
Count Those Kids!
Every child loves a good game of hide and seek. There are the fun butterflies they get in their tummies when they’re waiting to be discovered and the pride they feel when they’re able to count to ten and then yelling, “Ready or not, here I come.”
But children who are hidden from the U.S. Census [...]
Great Examples of Superfan Parents
So often, we get to read about parents who act like morons at sporting events. I know I’ve written about those kinds of parents, and I’ve certainly seen thousands of keystrokes dedicated to the same. But over the last few weekends, I’ve witnessed first-hand some of the best examples of parents who are “superfans.”
I’m hanging [...]
It is Good to be Loved
My toddler is pretty attached to me. I love it and readily admit that fact. Because of my cool gig as a freelance writer/communications consultant, she rarely has to have a babysitter/daycare provider, so she spends most of her time with me.
She separates just fine when she goes to the YMCA nursery, but she’s been [...]
Why Do Kids Stick Their Tongues Out?
Ever wonder why kids stick their tongues out when they play? Or why your toddler wants you to read the same story over and over and over and over? (I can recite “Where the Wild Things Are” verbatim!) There are actual scientific answers to these questions.
Playskool “More Than Play” campaign answers these questions, and more, [...]
Sale on Britax Car Seats
I hadn’t heard of Britax carseats when my older children were babies, but thankfully learned about them with my third child. I absolutely LOVE my Britax Marathon, and starting today, Britax Car Seats are on Sale at the Right Start. (And if you use the coupon below, you can get $5 off your purchase of $50 or more, which [...]
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Potty-training Giveaway! – CLOSED
When my son (now 11) was almost 3, we were booked to go on the Disney Cruise about a month after his birthday. To my dismay, he wasn’t potty trained yet, and kids who aren’t potty-trained don’t have as much access to the fun stuff on the Disney Cruise as those who are. We were [...]
5Feb2010 | lipsticktocrayons | 142 comments | Continued
Be Super Smart about the Super Bowl
The teams are set, the hype is well underway and Super Bowl party planning is in full swing.
While you may not be thinking about the dangers of buzzed driving this time of year, you or someone you know will likely be attending a party where alcohol is served. So whether you’re rooting for the Colts [...]
