To All Parents With Teen Drivers

I was a late bloomer. Not only did I have a child late in life, I didn’t learn to drive until I was in my late twenties. I was never one of those teens who wanted to learn to drive. I took driver’s education in high school because it was required. I passed the actual driving part by the skin of my teeth. It would be years before I actually got behind the wheel of a car again. But most teens today seem to get the ache to drive as soon as they hit puberty. When teens get their learner’s … Continue reading →

Improving Communication Through Parent – Child Contracts

Cohesi is Latin “for to adhere” or “stick together” and that is exactly what the site www.cohesi.com is helping families do. The three guiding principles behind Cohesi are: “keep communication open; embrace changes; and treat everyone equal.” Families today face a wide variety of challenges like Internet use, nutrition, school performance and violence, recreational activities, and parents who are often both working. “Families now have prefixes like ‘blended’, ‘single’, ‘adopted’, ‘interracial’ and ‘non-traditional’.” According to Anna Leung, age 42, and creator of the site, “Cohesi is the glue that binds family together; it is where you define the meaning of … Continue reading →

Interview with Amber Price – Owner of My Sweet Dreams Baby.com

Amber Price, age 27, is the owner of a website My Sweet Dreams Baby.com that features unique as well as practical items that every mother can use. She has a wide range of products for babies, toddlers, children, and even moms. Her most popular products include a shopping cart cover and superhero cape. I interviewed Amber to find out a little bit more about her and how she started her on-line business. About Amber What is your family like? I am married to Josh. We have been married for almost 5 years. We live in Madison, WI where he is … Continue reading →

Fun Web-sites for Preschoolers

Why buy a gaming console for your preschooler when there are a multitude of games they can play on-line? These games encourage eye-hand coordination and usually incorporate some educational aspect as well. My four year old can get on-line and play games without needing any adult help. My two year old loves to watch. I love that they are learning numbers, letters, colors, Spanish, matching, reasoning, and other valuable skills. My Favorite Preschool Sites Nick Jr – This site has all your child’s favorite TV characters, like Dora the Explorer, Blue’s Clues, Little Bill, Backyardigans, Diego, and more. There are … Continue reading →