Archives - October 2011

table talk: letters, south pole and humor

table talk: letters, south pole and humor
How many times a week do you sit together as a family for dinner? We all know that family dinners are one of the most beneficial ways to maintain an open and communicative relationship with our children. Right? Did you also... more please

posted: 10/31/2011

is there a t.v. in your child's bedroom?

is there a t.v. in your child\'s bedroom?
According to a study by Common Sense Media, a San Francisco non-profit group, 42% of children under eight years old have a TV in their bedrooms; 30% of zero to one year-olds, 44% of two to four year-olds,... more please

posted: 10/28/2011

table talk: relaxation, vacations and special powers

table talk: relaxation, vacations and special powers
How many times a week do you sit together as a family for dinner? We all know that family dinners are one of the most beneficial ways to maintain an open and communicative relationship with our children. Right? Did you also... more please

posted: 10/25/2011

boy or girl: should you find out?

boy or girl: should you find out?
Years and years...and years ago when I found out I was pregnant with my first baby I couldn’t wait to find out what my loins spawned. Would I be buying pink frilly curtains with ballerinas posing in the five basic... more please

posted: 10/10/2011

ten ways Steve Jobs impacted our children

ten ways Steve Jobs impacted our children
1. He changed the way they learn. The home computer began the process that would someday become the internet which offers them the ability to study without ever leaving their kitchen counter or bedroom desk. They will never... more please

posted: 10/06/2011

a letter to his papa

a letter to his papa
ColtonColton aka: Moose, Duece, Colt, CJ
Age: 6
Favorite Word: Fart
Hobbies:  Playing in the dirt, setting off fire alarms at preschool and bossing people around.
Best Qualities:  The sweetest disposition this side of the Mississippi. sat at his little table and worked hard with a marker and paper yesterday. I asked what he was doing and he said he couldn't tell me. After about twenty minutes he walked over and handed me this and... more please

posted: 10/04/2011

table talk: self esteem

table talk: self esteem
How many times a week do you sit together as a family for dinner? We all know that family dinners are one of the most beneficial ways to maintain an open and communicative relationship with our children. Right? Did you also... more please

posted: 10/03/2011