Toy Safety Tips For The Holiday Season
December 12, 2011 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Parenting
(StatePoint) When buying gifts for children, don’t just buy whatever is on their wish list. Do some research first. That way, the gifts can be age-appropriate and safe. Toy-related injuries are an all too common occurrence. In 2009, an estimated 250,100 children under age 15 were sent to the hospital for toy-related injuries, according to [...]
Broccoli…with a Side of Baby
June 15, 2011 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Parenting
Trying to get pregnant? These 6 edible nutrients could increase the chances of conceiving For those with a clear-cut fertility problem such as blocked fallopian tubes or sperm duct defects, diet isn’t going to make much of a difference. “But there are many shades of gray in fertility issues,” says Beth Weinhouse, editorial director for [...]
50 Things to Do This Summer
June 1, 2011 by Kristin Girard
Filed under Parenting, Things to Do
As every stay-at-home mom or dad knows, the difference between a humdrum summer vacation (t.v. on for hours at a time, siblings squabbling, listlessness and annoyance setting in) and a fantastic summer vacation is what you do. It’s not about just entertaining the kids, either—it’s about family bonding: going on adventures, getting outside for healthy [...]
Reading is the Road to Success
March 3, 2011 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Parenting
Reading is the foundation for a child’s education. Without strong reading skills, it’s harder for any child to succeed. Research has shown that reading proficiently by the end of third grade is a major milestone on a child’s path to graduation. This is the time when children make the critical transition from learning to read [...]
Mission: Healthy Meals for Schoolchildren
December 19, 2010 by Jill Prouty
Filed under Diet, Health, Parenting
With childhood obesity becoming an epidemic in this country, a professor at Georgia State University has linked overweight children with federal school nutrition programs. Research published in the Summer 2010 edition of The Journal of Human Resources by Associate Professor Rusty Tchernis (“School Nutrition Programs and the Incidence of Childhood Obesity”) reveals that children who [...]
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
November 25, 2010 by Kenya Brantley
Filed under At Home, Everyday Living, Family
I hope that everyone is having a wonderful Thanksgiving so far!!! I look around and realize how blessed I am…I have an amazing and wonderful husband, two beautiful children, and a pretty cool roof over our heads. I am blessed with such an amazing family that loves me unconditionally. Supportive friends that make life worth living. [...]
Tips for managing “in-law stress” during the holidays
November 20, 2010 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Family
By Terri Orbuch PhD Adapted from her book, “5 Simple Steps to Take Your Marriage from Good to Great” Your mother-in-law takes over the kitchen at holiday time. So what? Your father-in-law drinks too much and sulks in the corner. Big deal! Don’t let in-laws ruin your family holiday, multiply your stress, and leave you [...]
How to instill gratitude in your children
November 20, 2010 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Parenting
Authors David and Andrea Reiser say that we don’t have to settle for an America full of kids who take everything they have for granted. Teaching a profound sense of gratitude — for where we live, for the rights and privileges we have here, for family and friends—not to mention the many material blessings most [...]
Positive ways to advocate for your child in school
October 28, 2010 by Susan Kelley Delaine
Filed under Back to School, Parenting
Children experience so many changes from kindergarten to college. Social groups, teachers and interests will come and go, but parents are the one constant along the way. Hence, it is our sole responsibility to superintend our own children’s education- not that of the school system, tutors or outside care providers. Invariably, opportunities to advocate for [...]
Leaf Peeper Alert – Fall Color Sightings
October 7, 2010 by Bonnie Helander
Filed under Etcetera, Family, Garden Views
Fall has finally arrived after three months of temperatures in the 90s! The long hot spell and the lack of summer rain have caused autumn’s annual color show to be postponed. The foliage on many oak trees has bypassed color altogether, gone straight to brown and started to fall. Take heart! Some trees are now [...]
Facebook fans advise on middle school turmoil
September 6, 2010 by Kristin Girard
Filed under Back to School, Parenting
Starting middle school can be a rough ride for both kids and parents. First, there’s the novelty of changing classes; along with that comes five or six different teachers, learning how to operate a locker, handling an in-flux schedule, and arriving to classes on time. Students are expected to handle more responsibility and deal with [...]
Outdoor Adventures for Kids and Families
August 17, 2010 by Bonnie Helander
Filed under Etcetera, Family, Garden Views
Even though school has started, summer is still around and there are lots of local opportunities for families to enjoy the great outdoors together. Dr. David Strayer, a psychology professor at the University of Utah, encourages adults and children to unplug their electronic devices and take a break because nature can refresh the brain. “Our [...]