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My Totally Reasonable New Year’s Resolutions
Every year, people with very good intentions sit down and type out a list of New Years resolutions, usually consisting of some lofty goals like “I will never touch fast food again” or “I will whip those saddle bags into shape” or “I will be a more patient parent.”
Overnight Breakfast Casserole
The following is a guest post by Jamie of Love Bakes Good Cakes and is in partnership with the California Olive Committee. For fuss-free mornings, this Overnight Breakfast Casserole comes together quickly the night before and is baked in the morning! This recipe is also a great base to easily customize to your family's preferences.…
Should You Go to Jail If Your Teen Drinks?
The story I’m about to tell is not unusual. But it’s personal, tragic, and common, repeating itself almost every day throughout our country. We parents need to pay better attention. Three summers ago, a picture surfaced of then-candidate for Maryland governor, Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler, at a party attended by his teenaged son. The…
Does My Tween Really “Need” A Cell Phone?
My daughter, who is nine, keeps pestering me about a cell phone. As in, when can she have one. As in, so many of her friends have them (so many equaling three, and they all have divorced parents who want to be able to call them directly).
How To Get Your Kids To Clean Their Room
Its a rare (and lucky) parent who persuade/fight/bribe/beg to clean their room. Closing the door on the mess is one solution, but maybe not the best. Even grownups are more likely to do something if its easy (think fast food, Netflix, online banking). Make cleaning their room a little easier by organizing the room with cleanliness in mind. Here are a few ways you can make cleaning their room a …