Children learn the value of showing appreciation and giving back from the examples their parents give them. In turn, giving back is something we have learned from watching others show appreciation. Robert Cialdini, a professor emeritus of psychology at Arizona State University, explains the natural inclination to give back after you have been gifted as… Read more:
Hank D and the Bee: Calvin and Hobbes
My 4 year old son is starting to fall in love with Calvin and Hobbes. I enjoy reading it to him. I get to appreciate them all over again. This cartoon is an homage to a great strip and cartoonist. Catch up on the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com.… Read more:
Fun indoor exercises for kids
How many times have you been asked by your kids to watch a movie, play a video game or something similar? Some kids are inclined toward sports, while others are inclined toward reading and sometimes both. In this article we want to give you some options on what you can propose to your kid so… Read more:
Are BPA Substitutes Just as Harmful?
When the Food and Drug Administration officially banned bisphenol A (BPA) from kid’s cups and baby bottles last summer, it seemed like a step in the right direction to make kids products are safe. BPA is an industrial chemical used in everything from food packaging to plastics. It mimics estrogen in the body, an overabundance… Read more:
Helping children through foster care
Once the kids are grown and out of one’s house, a person may be bored and lonely and may feel like he or she needs to hear the kids once again in the house. One way of bringing back this wonderful experience is by being a foster care parent. Fostering a child who is vulnerable… Read more:
4 Ways to prepare for a new baby
Finding out that you’re expecting a new addition is one of the most exciting, nerve-wracking experiences a person can go through. If you’re a first-time papa, worries about being a good dad, on top of all the financial and logistical challenges, are the perfect recipe for panic. While preparing to rebuild your entire life seems… Read more:
4 Creative upcycling projects you can do with your kids
If you’re looking for a fun new way to spend time with your kids, you need look no further than your recycling bin. As part of the new trend in eco-friendliness, families across the country are pulling their unused and unwanted goods out of the rubbish heap and converting them into a myriad of fun… Read more:
Simple ways to weed out distractions in your life
Our world is full of stimulus—there’s always something to read, something to watch, somewhere to be; and it’s not always easy to determine what is a legitimate use of your time and attention. If you’re finding it hard to keep work at work, or can’t find enough time in the day, here are some great… Read more:
Hank D and the Bee: Exploding Eggs!
More on the Food Safety Inspection Cuts From WaPo’s WonkBlog: The Sequester: Absolutely everything you could possibly need to know, in one FAQ From ThinkProgress: Top Republican Blows Off Food Inspection Cuts Catch up on the rest of the Hank D and the Bee series at JoeMohrToons.com. For cartoon updates and other green goings-on, follow… Read more:
To keep the flame alive, come back to the altar
Falling in love is easy. We can do that with our eyes closed (and according to divorce statistics, we often do). But keeping a love relationship alive and thriving throughout all of the chaos of having babies and raising children and just trying to pay the bills every month is pretty dang difficult. In my… Read more:
Pay attention to the obvious
Men stumble over the truth from time to time, but most pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing happened. ~ Winston Churchill Are we willing to see what we’re stumbling over in our marriage, our family relationships, or our personal growth? [Image: ejhogbin at Flickr.]… Read more: