My sister-in-law, marvelous mother of four, pointed me towards Parenting.com’s Child Health Guide. If you click on the “Diseases” tab, it lists symptoms, and has descriptions, pictures, and video clips of various childhood illnesses. I {read more}

We attend a relatively new and youthful church. It is filled with generous and caring, but very busy, people. A lot of the families do not have a parent that stays home full time. So, when those of us on the meal team have to prepare meals for families {read more}

Have you ever come to the realization that diaper bags are expected to fulfill multiple purposes?  It’s a heavy load to bear, quite literally.  And, do you remember, as a new parent, wondering just what all you really needed to pack in the diaper {read more}

Question: How do you make it an appealing assignment for your older child to watch their younger sibling(s) while mom and dad go out for an evening? Here’s my story… Babysitting the Baby Sister (Circa 1991) Since I started middle school while {read more}

Welcoming a new child into the family is a very special event. When helping a dear friend or family member celebrate a new birth, you can host a baby shower using decorations that are eco-conscious without breaking the bank. Consider making a onesie {read more}

Well, it is that time of year again.  School time for our children means it is time for teacher gifts – whether it be her birthday, teacher appreciation week, or a holiday.  Trust me, it makes a teacher’s day to receive a gift from a student.  {read more}