Protect Your Children With a Password
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Kids and Secrets
Written by Audrey Okaneko from on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsAs parents we have so much to worry about in regards to our children. We want to protect them from all of lifes dangers, yet we want to accomplish this without putting unnecessary fear into their lives.
Children’s Birthday Party Ideas
Written by Audrey Okaneko from on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsWhen my children were young, we had so much fun with birthday parties. Each year we did something different from the year before. Some years our themes allowed us to invite several children and some years our themes allowed us to only invite a small amount of other children.
Does Your Child Forget His Homework
Written by Audrey Okaneko from on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsI used to get at least one phone call per week from my daughter. She was just frantic. She had left her homework at home and needed me to rush it over to her at school.
Children Love Routines
Written by Audrey Okaneko from on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsOne of the reasons children will sing the same song over and over again is because they love routine.
Choosing Your Child’s Pediatrician
Written by Audrey Okaneko from on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsWhen the time came for me to choose a pediatrician for my children, it was very important that the man or woman I chose would be a person willing to answer my questions and address my concerns. I was so fortunate to find men and women in two cities who did indeed care enough to spend the 5-10 minutes needed to speak with me about my questions and concerns.
Preparing to Go Back to School
Written by Audrey Okaneko from on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsBy the beginning of August my kids are usually asking to go to Staples to start looking at and buying back to school supplies.
Gift Ideas For Teachers
Written by Audrey Okaneko from on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsEach year we all struggle with what to get our children’s teachers both in December and again at the end of the school year. Here are 8 ideas that I have used over the years with the teachers of my own kids.
The Heart of a Humble Parent
Written by Rachel Paxton from http://www.creativehomemaking.com on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsDo you ever talk to your children about your failings? About your sometimes unenlightened decisions? I was raised with a distorted view that life is just something that happens to you, and not a reality that is formed, in part, by your everyday decisions.
A Child Can Make a Difference
Written by Rachel Paxton from http://www.creativehomemaking.com on September 20th, 2008 | 0 CommentsSometimes dreams really can come true! May 8th - 11th, 2000, my daughter and I traveled to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, because of a dream my daughter, Amanda, has to make a difference in this world. Amanda (then a 6th grader) entered McDonald’s Millennium Dreamer contest and told them about her contributions to the humane society and her dream of making the world a better place for animals. Amanda’s dream is to help homeless pets find homes, and she makes this dream a reality by writing a newsletter and donating all her profits to the humane society. Her entry won her and a parent an all-expenses-paid trip to Disney World to meet with other Millennium Dreamers from all over the world. 2,000 kids were chosen in all–1,000 from the U.S., and 1,000 from 90 other countries. The kids’ accomplishments were recognized in an awards ceremony where Christopher Reeves and the CEO of McDonald’s corporation were among the key note speakers. Each congratulated the kids on all they have done and encouraged them to continue their efforts, emphasizing the fact that their contributions are the key to our future. One of the most exciting parts of the trip was trading pins with the kids from other countries. Amanda came home with pins from Germany, South Africa, Israel, Korea, U.K., and Indonesia, just to name a few. The kids were given free passes to all the theme parks and treated to firework shows, parties, and lots of other entertainment. It was quite an event! Fun as well as inspirational.
