By: Sandra L. Churchill Styles of correction and guidance are among the most debated challenges shared by moms and dads today. We’ve witnessed a shift from corporal punishment to more discussion-based discipline over the years, and we all seem to juggle what is right for each child and what is fitting for each situation. One … More Creative Discipline
By: Rachel Ventura With promises from the weather man for a humid, 85 degree mid-May day, my little clan and I were ready for our first beach adventure of the year. We packed our bags the night before and had our swimsuits set out and ready to go. My daughter was beyond excited to wear … More Ward’s Berry Farm
By: Martianne Stanger “Mommy, a mouse!” my oldest son Luke called. I thought he was kidding. We’d been talking earlier in the day about how Grampy and his friends once had a running prank with each other that revolved around mice. Then, I saw it. My son was not kidding. As I looked at where … More A Mouse, A Duped Dad and a Plea For YOUR Tips
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill “Mama, pull my finger.” I could kill my husband. I am the oldest of three, with a younger sister and a much younger brother. I don’t get my husband and my boys’ fascination with bodily sounds. Is it a boy thing? Is it a kid thing? Both? In my house, we … More A Tooting Machine
By: Anne Marie Holloway It is “family fun night” – and I, for one, am not happy. Fridays are typically something we Holloways all look forward to. The kiddos wake up on Friday mornings asking what it is we plan on doing after school. Our plans vary from week to week. Sometimes we haven’t even … More Family Fun?
By: Sandy Churchill When I first encountered the concept of “homeschooling” several years ago, I fell into the common trap of questioning the amount of “social” time and peer interaction that kids get. It’s funny to me now, because I now know that is perhaps the greatest misperception about the homeschooling environment. While each homeschooling … More Homeschooling is the Best Kind of Social Learning
By: Rachel Ventura As the summer months creep closer, I’m excited for the promise of warmer days and outdoor fun, but I am also filled with anxiety about the same things. You see, the sun and I have a love/hate relationship. Here’s why: Soon after I became pregnant with my daughter, a growth appeared on … More Sun Block! Sun Block!
By: Mary Morris Like most parents, I love receiving a handmade or decorated card or craft from one of my children. Well, I actually love everything when it comes to my kids and although that sounds corny as can be, it’s the truth. Yes, cleaning the potty and middle of the night vomiting episodes are … More Momlove
By: Martianne Stanger May day! May day! Oh, how my family loves the days of May. 1. Harbingers of spring continue to bloom everywhere, inviting us to pause to smell them. And, perhaps, even to draw them. 2. The sun radiates bright heat, giving us a foretaste of summer beach days. And, who doesn’t love … More 4 Simple Delights of May
By: Tanya Pimental Winter seemed endless as usual this year, but with April came some beautiful weather. The sun stayed up longer and dreams of barbeques and fire pits filled our thoughts. With busy schedules, we often find that these days slip by and leave us wishing we had spent more time slowing down and … More Spring Fun
Community Voices for Health 