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8 Things You Learn in Parenthood

February 15, 2012 by

My Place People without children of their own often remark to me that “kids are a learning experience,” usually after one of... Read Full Story

Be Safe: Get to Know Your Crossing Guard

January 27, 2012 by

My Place Pedestrian accident fatalities are on the rise, and school crossing guards play a critical role in ensuring child safety. Stationed at... Read Full Story

3 Ways to Help Your Aging Parents

January 24, 2012 by

My Place It didn’t come as a surprise when my parents started asking for more help around their house. My mother is... Read Full Story

2012 Family-Car Resolutions

January 12, 2012 by

My Ride Despite our best intentions as parents, sometimes we fall a little short. We harp on our kids to keep their... Read Full Story

Carpooling 101

January 11, 2012 by

My Ride Being a mother, the dangers of driving are much more real to me. When I put that kind of responsibility... Read Full Story

3 Ways to Make the Holidays More Meaningful

December 21, 2011 by

My Place Sometimes I catch myself following the “Do as I say, not as I do” mentality. Like telling my twins they’ve... Read Full Story

Strategies for Teaching Kids About Money

December 8, 2011 by

My Money I clearly remember learning my “value of a dollar” lessons as a young girl from my grandfather. He lived through... Read Full Story

Keeping Up With Car Seat Recalls

November 14, 2011 by

My Ride Hundreds of products are recalled each year for a variety of reasons, and many times those recalls include car seats. ... Read Full Story