Archive for the 'Parenting' Category

My Young Friend

My best friend has a thirteen year old son who has started babysitting for us. He is really good with the kids and they love it when he is coming over. In fact, they love him a lot more than the babysitter we had coming before him, as the kids say he plays with them […]

A Dedicated Little Kickboxer

My son had his first kickboxing tournament last weekend and he did really well. I am so proud of him, as he worked hard to get the medals that he earned. He has, since he started, given kickboxing his full attention and has practiced every day without being told to. His instructors have nothing but […]

No More Fundraising

My oldest child is in kindergarten this year and every year is like this one I am certainly not going to be happy with the amount of fundraising that we as parents are expected to do.  I don’t know how many promotional items he has brought home this year to sell, as I’m sure it […]

Explaining Sleep Apnea to my Child

Today I sat down and had a very tough conversation with my five-year-old son about how some people are different.  It all came from a question they asked me about why all the other kids did not have to wear a sleep apnea mask, which he did.
I explained to him that most children do not […]

Honesty is Always the Best Policy

I think that being honest with your children is a vital part of being a good parent. I am not saying that we should tell our children that there is no such thing as Santa Claus or that we should go into detail the first time our six year old asks us about sex, but […]

Life with A Busy Toddler

Sometimes being a mother can be especially frustrating. Especially when you are the mother of a two year old. Especially, especially when it is a two year old little girl like the one I have. I think that God must have a sense of humor because when I prayed for patience, this little girl is […]

Safety at the Fair

My son was fascinated by the many booths selling various things at our local county fair. There is no end to what can be found there. We had a friend that was set up, trying to sell his custom license plates, and although Ryan had seen these many times before, he was even fascinated with […]

Boys and Boats

I have a little boy who is completely fascinated with boats. He would live on a boat if he could. He has a large number of toy boats and is totally in his glory when we take him out on the lake for a day of summer sun and fun. He is absolutely fascinated with […]

On the Grade Eight Graduation Committee

I am looking into buying a shipment of wholesale stainless steel jewelry. I am the head of the gift committee for my daughter’s eighth grade graduation ceremony, and I thought that all of the graduates would like chains with pendants. If the rest of them are anything like my daughter, I am sure they will […]

Organic Baby

I have opened my own baby boutique and the business is doing very well.  The store specializes in organic and natural baby care products.  We sell a large variety of organic baby clothing, as well as toys and diapers.  I think that the business is thriving simply because parents want the best for their babies […]