Humor
Before my son settled into a (relatively) predictable sleep schedule, trying to get him to sleep often felt like trying to trick my husband into eating vegetables. There were a lot of screaming, late-night beverages to sweeten the deal and tears. So many tears. But...
Lifelines
As parents and caregivers, we want to do everything in our power to protect and take care of our children, particularly when they are sick. When our child has a cough, a fever or an earache, we often dash to the pediatrician and expect to leave with a prescription for...
KidZone
What You Need 250mL (1 cup) milk (whole milk, if possible) 3-4 different bottles of food coloring Pie plate Liquid soap What You Do Step 1: Fill a pie plate with room temperature milk. Step 2: Add a few drops of food coloring to the milk. Make sure to use different...
10 Things to do
Give the new mom in your life a little well-deserved pampering with these fresh ideas… Gift certificates for takeout Voucher for a night of babysitting Herbal tea gift basket Toys to keep older siblings occupied Cozy loungewear Basket of nutritious snacks...
Recalls
Ikea is recalling about 359,000 night lights because the night light’s plastic covering can detach and expose electrical components, posing an electrical shock hazard. The recall involves all PATRULL night lights, which come in white, orange and pink. The night lights...
Family Connections
I love libraries. Sadly, I rarely go in one these days because of the ubiquity and ease of the internet, but some of my best memories of books, research and a love for language are rooted in the ineffable experience of the sights, sounds (shhh!) and smells of large...
Family Matters
Q. My daughter-in-law and son are expecting their first child. I’ve raised five children so I try to help them with advice, but they don’t seem to want to listen. For example, I looked at the ingredients in the pre-natal vitamins my daughter-in-law chose, and they...
Education
How many times have you thought, “I wish I could be a little mouse in the corner of the classroom?” Most parents wish they could sneak a peek into their little one’s classroom during the day. But beyond simple curiosity, is such a visit necessary? There are several...
Feature Articles
Is bedtime a bad word at your house? Do your kids fight sleep like trained ninjas? Does the tuck-in process leave you tuckered out? If bedtime is a battle, night after night, sleep cues may be your ticket to success. Just what is a sleep cue? Called “sleep onset...
Feature Articles
by Sherida Mock Farms Local farms are celebrating the cooler days with pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides and other fall festivities. They’re worth the trip for a great time and some heart-warming family photos. Barton Hill Farms Weekends through Nov. 8 1115 FM 969...
