kids

Naming a baby is stressful, I think.  Trying to come up with a name that you can both agree on that your kid won't hate you for. According to NameBerry.com, these are the most popular baby names for 2011.  Do you like to go with a popular name, classic name, or something else...

It’s okay for a parent and a toddler to sleep in the same bed, according to a new study. Bed sharing has always been a topic of disagreement among parenting experts:  some endorse the practice, while others say it’s a bad idea.

An obesity specialist argued in an opinion piece in yesterday's Journal of the American Medical Association that parents should temporarily lose custody of extremeley obese children to foster care for not controlling their weight. Dr...

Kids lazing around the house doing all summer long? Not this year. There's a whole world of activities out there. Sure, some of it might not be air conditioned but that's a small risk to take for summer fun. Organize a Party The summer can be a great time to bring out your child's inner party planner or inner chef...

What do you think?  Is cursive still important to teach kids? ~Erin According to the Indiana Department of Education, cursive is becoming obsolete.

What do you think of teachers using video games and such as a teaching device?  ~Erin With over 200 million downloads to mobile devices, Angry Birds is a full-fledged phenomenon. Now an Atlanta teacher has found a way to use it as an educational tool as well.

A new Gallup survey suggests that Americans, if they can have only one child, prefer that it be a boy. About 40 percent said they'd rather have a boy, while 28 percent said they'd rather have a girl. The rest said they had no preference...

WHAT?!!?!  This is crazy!  ~Erin What does the Grinch do when it isn’t the Christmas season? He apparently hits the links. A county inspector has fined the parents of children selling lemonade near the US Open at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland $500 because they didn’t have a permit.

Join the entire Townsquare Media Crew at Bridger Creek Family Fun Day TODAY!  This is an entirely free event, and it’s a ton of fun!  You can participate in 4 different games on the “Ressler Chevrolet” Course and earn points – there will be prizes awarded for different age groups...

You have GOT to check this out! Our registration deadline (with no late fee) is TODAY!. I honestly wish I was a 9-13 year old, because this camp is going to be fun. At least I work with 4-H so I get to go...How luck am I? Read on for vital 4-H Summer Camp information.

I love spending time with my kids.  I think they are funny and smart and wonderful (proud Mama).  That being said, I have had a bit of a challenging week   Yes, I know it's only Tuesday.  My oldest, Emma, washed a load of clothes in bleach...

I admit, I am not great at computers.  I can shop like a maniac, send and receive emails, and blog, but that's about it.  The other day, I sent the Grandparents a video of my middle child, Gracie, learning how to ride a bike.  I was so proud of myself that I popped open a bottle of wine...