How to Work at Home with Sick Kids

Vacation's over; everyone's back to school; you can finally get caught up on work and wouldn't you know it--a child gets sick. Flu season 2012-2013 is shaping up nasty says ABC News, so if you've got kids, plan on them getting ill. How do you get anything done with sick kids? Let this multitasker mom of four and former homeschool parent help. WAHM parents with sick kids

Parenting Kids With Low Self Esteem

 Have you ever wondered what goes on inside the head of a person with low self-esteem? If you're experiencing low self-esteem for the first time, it can be pretty scary. If you've not experienced negative self-image, it's hard to imagine why those of us who have behave as we do. If you're parenting a child with self esteem issues, it's even more challenging. Kids struggle with communication as it is. To explain negative emotions to a parent can be overwhelming. Here are coping tips. Read more

For best parenting practices, nix frequent cellphone texts

During most of my early parenting, cellphones weren't so common and texting was virtually unheard of. Though I've had a mobile device for about 12 years, I still don't have a texting plan. In parenting, I can think of few good outcomes and lots of negative ones from frequent cellphone texting. I'm not referring to business cellphone use, but casual chat.  This isn't multitasking--it's an accident waiting to happen. Here's why texting and parenting don't mix. For best parenting practices, nix frequent cellphone texts 

Fire Safety and Family Emergency Preparedness Resources

Tuesday's house fire that killed seven children in a Pa. farmhouse sparks concerns about family emergency preparedness. Is your family prepared for an emergency? Do you have an emergency plan? Have you taught your children about fire safety? Here are guidelines to get parents and children fire ready and fire safe. Read on

How to Prevent Childhood Tooth Decay - Associated Content from Yahoo!

Dental care is a commonly overlooked health concern in children. If proper dental hygiene is initiated early in childhood, many problems with tooth decay and gum disease can be prevented. Here are some ways to prevent childhood tooth decay. Read on...

Free Printable Health, Human Body Lessons Plans

Free Printable Health and Hygiene Activities GHealth is one of the most important subjects we can teach children. We need to start young educating them on nutrition, hygiene, human body, mental health concepts. Here are free printable coloring pages, lesson plans, games and activities to explore. Read More

School Fundraisers and Childrens' Safety

School Fundraisers Pyramid Marketing Schemes that Exploit Children
School fundraisers are 'pyramid marketing schemes'? School fundraisers exploit children? Call me a conspiracy theorist, a reactionary, an alarmist, yes. School fundraisers legalized racketeering. And here's what I propose that parents do about it.
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Free Printable Back to School Organizers, Calendars, Planners, Family Activity Charts

It's that time again: back to school. Time for shopping, planning, organizing and getting the family back into fall routine. To help parents and children get back into shape for school, here are free printable chore charts, homework charts, activity planners, personal planners, schedules, calendars and family organizers. Click here!

Avoiding Work at Home Mom or Work at Home Parent Guilt Issues

Tips to Balance Family and Job for Work at Home Moms- Coping with Guilt
What is a WAHM? It's like SAHM, stay at home mom. WAHM stands for Work at Home Mom. Day care costs are rising. Moms want to be home with their families. And the Internet offers a wealth of opportunity. WAHM face similar issues as workplace moms. Guilt is a big problem with many work at home parents. Dads who work at home deal with this too.
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Baby Slings vs. Car Seat Infant Carriers

Slings for Babies vs. Infant Car Seat Carriers
When our first child was born, we tried both an infant front pack carrier and the detachable infant car seat carrier. After about two uses, it was evident for many reasons, that the front pack carrier or baby sling as we later used was far superior.
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Multitasking Families

How to Get the Cooking, Cleaning, Laundry and Kid-care Done All at Once!
A guide to getting it all done, in a timely manner without losing your mind!
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