Tween Parenting Blog
Parents who suffer the loss of a child and turn it into something positive are my heroes. And so it is with Abbey’s Hope, a nonprofit founded because 6 year old Abbey Taylor died doing something she loved – swimming. Abbey’s parents, Scott and Katey Taylor are vice-president and president respectively of Abbey’s Hope. Their [...]
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Spending time as a family is something I make happen. When my daughters were younger, it was an easy task. We’d go the park for a few hours and everyone was happy. Lunch at a fast food place would end up being a few hours while they amused themselves in the play yard after their [...]
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Recalls Plus is program that helps you put safety first for your children. You can create watch lists for children’s products that will alert you in case of recalls and for products that contain undeclared food allergens. Available on Facebook, and as an app for your iPhone, or Android, this program is free. Use it [...]
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As Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7th – May 11th) gets closer, there’s no better time than now to look for the best gifts for your child’s teacher. You want to find memorable gifts that won’t end up in a closet or in the regifting pile. Keep in mind that “it’s the thought that counts”, but [...]
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Seeing a loss of creativity in my tween has me disappointed. She’s happy with texting, video games and listening to music, which is OK in moderation. But when those become the focus of her life and she stops writing, drawing and making crafts, it’s time to find ways to inspire her creativity again. Learn What [...]
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Here are some suggestions to help you find the right pediatric dentist for your special needs child. With a bit of time, research and knowing what to look for, you’ll be happy when you find the perfect fit between a dental office and your child because this is a relationship that can last years. Be [...]
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Remember Lisa Loeb, best-known for her number one hit “Stay (I Missed You)? She’ll be on a Facebook live chat with Crayola on Wednesday, March 7 at 9 PM ET (8 PM CST). You’ll be able to ask questions about the following topics – Why Does Creativity Matter?, Growing Up Creative, and Simple Tips, Easy [...]
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What amazing news to share! My daughter, Sammi had her second sleep and nap study recently and the results show that she does NOT have Narcolepsy!! We are thrilled! And this is going to bring about positive changes for Sammi as we work with the neurologist, who did the new studies and her school, who [...]
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Today I had a perfect example of “Mommyfail.” I received an email from the school psychologist, reminding me that I was late completing and returning a parent-assessment form for an evaluation for my son. Why? I yelled at myself. How could I forget to send it back? Inside my head a Jack Nicholson-like voice let [...]
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This post is a follow up to the Fight for Education posts written by Heather. Her blog can be found at Cool and Hip, I Am Not. ——- Acting as your child’s advocate is part of your role as a parent. When you send them off to school, you have to trust that [...]
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This is the second post in a series. Catch up with the first post, Fight For Education written by Heather of Cool and Hip, I Am Not. ——- “He is fine. Everyone struggles at something.” My son and I were fortunate to have the teacher we had in third grade. I already had a [...]
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Shana blogs over at shanamama.com and posts some of the most beautiful pictures I’ve ever seen. If you read this excerpt from her About Me section you’ll see why we love her too: The basics: I am a 29- year- old wife to my wonderful husband (aka the hubs) and mother to my three amazing children: [...]
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