10 Ways to Say “Thank You” on Mother’s Day
May 9, 2013 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Family
“Look, Ma—Successful Adult!”: Ten Thank-Yous Your Mother Should Hear Nothing makes mothers happier than to know that they’ve raised fulfilled, healthy, successful, and self-aware kids. On Mother’s Day, let your mom know exactly what she did to turn you into the adult you are today and how her influence still shapes your life. Be specific! From [...]
2013 Mother of the Year~ Kristi Awtrey Peterson
May 8, 2013 by Maggie Zerkus
Filed under Etcetera, Family, Good Stories
It is a great honor each year to read all the wonderful nomination letters our readers send for the Fayette Woman and The Citizen Mother of the Year contest. We wish everyone could be the winner. A few of the nominations tugged a bit at our heart strings, and Kristi’s was one of those. Kristi [...]
2013 Mother of the Year ~ Brenda Byrd
May 8, 2013 by Maggie Zerkus
Filed under Etcetera, Family, Good Stories
Fayette Woman and the Citizen are very proud to announce the winners of our 2013 Mother of the Year Contest. We recieved so many wonderful letters and it was difficult to choose a winner. But, we are happy to announce the winner in our 65 and over age group is Brenda Byrd. Brenda was nominated [...]
Cell Phone Safety for Kids and Teens
March 19, 2013 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Parenting
Can you hear me now? According to research, 22 percent of young children own a cell phone (ages 6-9), 60 percent of tweens (ages 10-14), and 84 percent of teens. Many parents make the decision to buy their kids new cell phones and smartphones. Parents generally say they do so for safety reasons; they want [...]
Your Post-Baby Bloom: 9 Resolutions for Renewal
March 10, 2013 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Parenting
Your Post-Baby Bloom: Nine Spring Resolutions for Renewing and Refreshing Yourself If the winter winds have been howling outside (while your baby is howling inside), you might be experiencing a touch of the winter blues. After several weeks or months of caring for your new arrival, it’s easy to become stuck in a rut of [...]
5 Tips to be a Positive Parent
March 8, 2013 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Parenting
by Diane Lang Being a parent is the hardest job in the world. I have heard that from every parent including my own. Parenting is a learned trait; be patient with yourself and set realistic expectations about parenting. It’s OK to make mistakes. Your kids also learn a lot of their personality traits from you. [...]
9 Tips for Transitioning Child from Crib to Bed
February 26, 2013 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Parenting
Child Sleep Expert Amy Lage, Graduate of the Family Sleep Institute and Founder of Well Rested Baby, was recently asked about transitioning a child from crib to toddler bed in her weekly Q&A segment on Hoboken Mommies 24-7. Here is Amy’s expert advice: Q. My son recently climbed out of his crib and I am [...]
Divorce Care Sessions Begin This Week
January 27, 2013 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Family
Providence United Methodist Church and Heritage Christian Church are teaming up to offer a new 13-week DivorceCare and DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) session beginning Monday, January 28, 2013 at Providence UMC. Providence is located at 592 Bernhard Road in Fayetteville. Both programs are free and a nursery is also available for those children not participating in the [...]
Make Your Home Senior-Friendly, Lower Bills
January 16, 2013 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Family
(StatePoint) More seniors than ever before are choosing to stay in their homes as they age. According to a study by the AARP, only five percent of Americans ages 65 and older live in group quarters like nursing homes. From narrow hallways to steep stairs, design elements in typical houses can make remaining at home [...]
Is it Important to Feed Kids Organic Food?
January 13, 2013 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Etcetera, Parenting
(StatePoint) The nutritional choices you make for your children are crucial, setting the stage for good health and good habits for years to come. So if you’ve heard about the benefits of organic food, you may be wondering if it’s worth the extra expense, especially if you’re on a budget. According to the American Academy [...]
How to Let Your Child Inspire You
January 12, 2013 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Family
Life can be complicated and overwhelming for parents of children, but the beginning of a new year gives us the opportunity to step back and look for new sources of inspiration and simplicity. As we watch our children grow, they present us with daily opportunities to tap into our inner child and remind us what [...]
Tips To Keep Pets Happy and Healthy
January 8, 2013 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Family
(StatePoint) Just as you can become tense and stressed out by your daily life, so too can your dog or cat. And pet anxiety is not only unpleasant for your pet and potentially damaging to your home and belongings; it can also lead to a host of other health and wellness problems. With some simple [...]