15 REASONS TO SMILE IF YOU HAVE A TWEEN We all need reminders now and then! by Michele Ranard 380 words If you’re parenting a tween, you have probably bid goodbye to a good measure of childhood wonder and innocence. The tween years can be awkward for kids and grown-ups alike! With your child, you may also experience growing pains and even grief...
8 Headphone and Battery-free Activities! by Michele Ranard 450 words Family road tripping has changed! I remember the big deal it was when FM joined AM on the radio, but now…DVDs, MP3s, video games—kids have more entertainment than ever to stave off boredom and enjoy the ride. Still, all that electronic media can leave families disconnected. Can you honestly stomach watching “The Incredibles”...
Do symptoms get worse for kids at night? 350 wds by Michele Ranard, M.Ed. Why is it that your five-year-old’s fever, congestion, and pain suddenly worsen at nightfall when the pediatrician’s office is closed? Is it simply a matter of your weary child noticing their symptoms while lying quiet in bed? Maybe. But there are also real changes occurring late in the evening...
Let’s laugh and realize we’re doing an okay job. by Michele Ranard, M.Ed. 650 words Okay. So these fails are obviously tongue-in-cheek. As in, don’t try them at home! Parenting a teen can be confusing. It’s a different world than when we were teens. Sometimes we mess up because it’s such a challenge. But take heart. And take a moment to laugh, knowing...
