All Posts Tagged With: "Parenting"
Training Wheels to “Big Boy Bike”
After browsing around kids bikes on the Internet, the memory of the family bike rides we used to take when I was a child popped into my head. I learned to ride a bike in a church parking lot near my home. It was spacious and I loved being able to ride freely (and my parents loved not having [...]
13May2010 | Emily | 3 comments | Continued
Teen Summer Volunteer Programs
Volunteering has always been a huge part of my life. I remember going to the homeless shelter my aunt worked at to serve dinner to homeless families and tagging along with my Grandpa when we had days off of school to put together boxes of food at the Food Pantry. In high school I participated in Spring Break [...]
16Apr2010 | Emily | 2 comments | Continued
Potty Training Troubles
I have actually been fortunate enough to have an exceptional experience with potty training. I know this is very rare as I’ve heard the trials and tribulations of the dreaded task, but Colton was basically trained in one weekend. Yes…… one weekend. So it went like this: when he was almost two and a half we casually [...]
27Mar2010 | Emily | 2 comments | Continued
Let Your Child Help Train Your Dog!
There’s no reason why your child shouldn’t be involved in teaching your dog good manners. After all, they’re going to be spending a fair bit of time together. Most children from the age of ten can train their dog, with help from an experienced trainer. Dogs are very clever animals, and can learn many behaviors. [...]
9Mar2010 | Emily | 2 comments | Continued
Temporary Safety Tattoos to Prevent Lost Kids
Have you ever lost your child at a supermarket, theme park or mall? I haven’t had that experience yet and hopefully never will, but I remember getting lost as a child. It is a scary feeling even if it is just at a small grocery store. Many thoughts are running through both the parent’s and child’s [...]
7Jan2010 | Emily | 8 comments | Continued
Top 10 Toy Safety Tips
During the holiday season it is difficult to make sense of the millions of toys out there. Which ones are best for your child? Toys are supposed to be fun and are an important part of any child’s development. But each year, scores of kids are treated in hospital emergency departments for toy-related injuries. Choking [...]
17Dec2009 | Emily | 1 comment | Continued
Things To Do On A Snowy Day
As a large snow storm is approaching Omaha, I keep hoping classes are cancelled along with thousands of children and college students. I know some parents dread these days because it is often hard to keep an active child cooped up in the house for long periods of time! Combined with memories of childhood snow days [...]
8Dec2009 | Emily | 16 comments | Continued
Quality Toys That Encourage Learning and Creativity
Quality Toys That Encourage Learning and Creativity “Kobold,” is a creature from German mythology who liked to tease humans. The founders of Kobold Toys thought this was the perfect name for their toys because it describes the essence of kids: imaginative, playful and creative. Kobold Toys only carries toys that foster emotional and physical development in [...]
12Oct2009 | Emily | 5 comments | Continued
Free Online Educational Games for Kids
I know some of you are just getting ready to send your kids back to school. I can’t believe mine have been back for a month already! We’re all settling into the routine but as the “new” wears off, I’m desperately searching for ways to keep the boys interested. Both of my boys think it’s [...]
8Sep2009 | Emily | 7 comments | Continued
Back to School Nutrition
Fall is almost here and it’s time to head back to school! Did you know that regular breakfast consumption leads to increased attention and performance at work and school? So no matter how busy you are, try to make breakfast a priority by eating it at home or taking it with you in a lunch [...]
27Aug2009 | Emily | 4 comments | Continued
