Parenting

Being a parent can be tough, but with a little help and a little luck, it will all be alright.

If more of us actually knew the signs of learning and attention disorders, I do not think that so many children would go undiagnosed every single year. It is so sad that we as a community are so uneducated about what those signs are. One in five children struggles […]

Learning and Attention Disorders Just Need to be Understood

19 Oct, 2016 in Kids / Lifestyle tagged ADHD / Dyslexia / Learning and Attention / Learning disabilities / Understood by Renee

The Other F Word Is A Brilliant Production — Award-winning filmmaker Caytha Jentis (Bad Parents, And Then Came Love) just launched a vibrant new series which is now streaming on Amazon Prime. Jentis’ series, The Other F Word, is at the fingertips of moms who are struggling with an empty nest and need a character driven show to get hooked […]

New Series – The Other F Word – Is Basically ...

6 Oct, 2016 in Lifestyle / Parenting / Reviews tagged Empty Nest / Movie Review / Parenting / Review by Renee

Chronic Absenteeism — We are about 9 weeks (give or take) into the school year so far. My babies are JUNIORS in high school. I am not even sure how that is possible, honestly. They are doing adult-y things like driving, and dates, and jobs. But they are still my babies. And while […]

Chronic Absenteeism – Real Kids Need Real Help!

30 Sep, 2016 in Education / Lifestyle / Parenting tagged Ad Council / Education / Parenting by Renee

Super Wubble Bubble Ball Review & Giveaway — The Wubble Ball is one of those toys that it really doesn’t matter what age you are – you are going to have fun with it – and you are going to feel like a little kid when you play with it. I promise, you won’t be able to help […]

Super Wubble Bubble Ball Review & Giveaway!

23 Sep, 2016 in Giveaways / Kids / Reviews tagged kids / Review / Super Wubble / Toys by Renee

Take the time to spread the message of how important Child Passenger Safety week really is! — Child Passenger Safety Week Can Save Lives It is no secret; it has been quite some time since I had little ones of my own. My kids are “all grown up” (not really, but they sure act like it sometimes). I mean right now my biggest worry is the fact […]

Child Passenger Safety Week Can Save Lives

19 Sep, 2016 in Be Prepared / Kids / Lifestyle / Parenting / Travel tagged car seat / carseat / child safety week / kids / safecar / safecar.gov / save a life / therightseat by Renee

Many parents do not realize their child is in the wrong car seat. Visit Safercar.gov/TheRightSeat and make sure your child is riding safely. #therightseat. — Many parents do not realize their child is in the wrong car seat. Visit Safercar.gov/TheRightSeat and make sure your child is riding safely. #therightseat. It has been quite a long time since I have had kids in car seats – instead I now have kids who drive themselves. Life moves along quite […]

#TheRightSeat Could Mean Life Or Death!

30 Jul, 2016 in Kids tagged Ad Council / car seat / Children / Parenting / Safety by Renee

Raising Uncommon Kids: 12 Biblical Traits You Need to Raise Selfless Kids — “If I wanted my daughter to change, I realized, the change had to start with me.” – Sami Cone This book gives a powerful message – one we often do not think about. I consider myself a very compassionate, kind, and caring person. When I give, I give everything I […]

Are We Raising Uncommon Kids? We Should Be!

15 Jul, 2016 in Kids / Parenting tagged Parenting Advice / Parenting Books by Renee

New BODYARMOR Sports Drink is not only tastey but good for you too — Move over “other sports drinks” – BODYARMOR wins our vote! We are a family of pretty active people – but none more than my teens! They both play sports year round, and when they are not playing, we are playing as a family. We love hiking, kayaking, and just about […]

For Essential Hydration BODYARMOR Wins!

11 Jul, 2016 in Lifestyle / Parenting / Reviews tagged Health / Reviews / Sports / Wellness by Renee

National Get Outdoors Day — There is no question that technology has brought us indoors more than ever before. My husband always tells my kids the age old “when I was a kid….” – which actually holds true. When we were kids, though not all that long ago, there was really nothing but a TV […]

Saturday, June 11th, is National Get Outdoors Day

9 Jun, 2016 in Kids / Lifestyle / Local Travel / Parenting / Travel tagged Ad Council / Find Your Forest / kids by Renee

Some may think this is a simple question with a simple answer. But I don’t think so, not at all. I mean I am sure that you have asked your mom, wife, whoever it is you are celebrating for Mother’s Day what they would like, as in a gift. But […]

What Mom REALLY wants for Mother’s Day

5 May, 2016 in Entertainment / Lifestyle / Parenting by Renee