I've never been a person who likes to be the center of attention. As a kid, I cringed when people at school remembered my birthday and wanted to sing. I once got so nervous when...
I'm not one of those moms-of-boys who is pining for a girl. In fact, I always thought I'd make a better mother to boys, given my aversion and/or general cluelessness over pretty much...
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Please let him know that it is absolutely normal for him to be concerned about his sister. In order to ease his fears and anxieties, I would suggest taking him...
Spring is in the air. So far, the weather has been really nice. Take advantage of the many state parks Virginia offers. Our commonwealth leads in the availability of state parks.
One of my...
Every parent knows it: young kids can be very selfish. They're often looking out for themselves, whether it's grabbing the best toy or refusing to share a treat with another child.
It can...
What better way to start spring cleaning than to declutter your home. Leave the children behind and listen to Professional Organizer Mary Frances Ballard explain strategies for manageing and...
Bed-wetting is an embarrassing problem for about 15 percent of children, with boys and kids with an attention disorder or a family history of the problem more at risk. Often doctors don't...
I found an interesting blog post from one of my favorites, Cup of Jo, about how French...
Toddlers - so little, so energetic and so temperamental - can seem like strangers to parents at times. However, Dr. Deb Moberly, an associate professor in the University of Missouri-St. Louis's...
The weather will be chilly with rain on Saturday and sunny but cold on Sunday this weekend. It seems outdoor activities should be on the agenda.
If looking to get out on...
