How do you teach your kids to be good people? Kids experience the highest level of status anxiety and are deeply driven by peer pressure to fit in. Are you ready? Annie Fox is here to help parents navigate the communication and peer-pressure landscape in her latest book “Teaching Kids to be Good People”
We are getting crafty today, but not with the usual materials. I experimented with my tween’s hair and gave her bangs with cutting one piece of hair. Check out how we did it. = )
My tween is preparing to make the leap to middle school. Just in time, Sheryl Sandberg’s new book “Lean In” offers some valuable lessons to share, regardless of age. In response, I am sharing my favorite lessons in a heartfelt letter to my daughter.
We tried out the new Arm & Hammer™ Tooth Tunes™ One Direction toothbrush. Check out my tween’s review!
Are you worn down or out from winter, illness, homework or all of the above? Check out 5 ways to get fired up and back on track!
Green Giant has a giant surprise, and my tween shares one of her hidden surprise talents. She can crochet with just the use of her fingers and a ball of yarn. Check it out!
The 100 Food List Challenge is technically over for our family (but the adventure continues). How many foods have you tried from the list? Check out the results from 2012 tasting challenge (and get inspired to download the list for your own 2013 tasting resolutions).
What is on your tween’s wishlist this holiday? I know Just Dance 4 has made it on my daughter’s list. If you haven’t tried this super fun interactive game for Wii, this might be the holiday to dance your heart out. And we’ve got the inside scoop – it is the Gold Box Deal of the Day today on Amazon.com! Check out the fun!
I had the pleasure of trying out a new craft product from DecoArt recently, and had to share my results. I made a cute chalkboard wall calendar for my tween, and some darling wall hangers. The best part is that the chalkboard coating is CLEAR, so it won’t change the color of your surface, and can add a chalkboard surface to many different things. Love it!
In case you missed it, one of new favorite craft materials I found at my local hardware store. It’s caulk, my crafty friends! Check out how I make a turkey candy jar out of a pinecone and brown caulk. Great homemade gift idea or table setting for the Thanksgiving holiday.
