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• Ready for Spring Break? March 15, 2010
  Spring vacation is coming...are you ready? Still thinking of ideas? If so, check out these suggestions for Spring Break Activities you can do with the kids this vacation. You can make great memories by doing something as simple as making yummy treats or decorating Easter eggs at home. Or you may want to hit the road for a fun family vacation. Whatever you de […]
• Another Stranger Hits Kids in Wal-Mart March 14, 2010
  What is it with Wal-Mart stores and unstable adults who assault kids? Back in September, a customer in a Wal-Mart store in Georgia slapped someone else's 2-year-old because he became enraged by the child's crying. This past week, a 68-year-old man was arrested after a 6-year-old told his mother that the man hit him on the back of the head. The quic […]
• When a Teacher Bullies a Student March 13, 2010
  My third grader knows the rules of conduct in school regarding bullying language and behavior: treat others with respect and kindness, the way you would like to be treated. Most schools try to instill similar teachings at schools, but a recent news story begs the question: What if the teacher is the bully? A North Carolina middle school teacher reportedly wr […]
• Spring Forward…into Less Sleep! March 13, 2010
  Sunday is Daylight Savings Time, which means we all get an hour less of sleep. I don't know about you, but as a busy parent who doesn't get nearly enough shut-eye, I'm very likely to feel the effects of this time change for a while, just as I do every year. I'm already dreading getting myself and my son out of bed on Monday to get ready f […]
• Take Back Your Family Weekends! March 13, 2010
  Have you ever looked up on a Sunday afternoon and wondered where the weekend went? Between running errands and shuttling kids to and from activities and birthday parties, many parents I know say they rarely get a chance to enjoy family weekend time with their kids. As we head into warmer weather and the winding down of the school year, try a few smart, easy […]