Tag Archives: kid friendly

Are We a Kid-Friendly Society or Not?

We talk a lot about the importance of children as a society—we talk about education and “family values”—but how many times have you been barked at in public because your child was tantruming or had someone give you a dirty look as you moved too slowly in the bank line because you were corralling a your children? Are we hypocrites or sending different messages as a society in regard to how we feel as a collective about children? After all, we are the society who used to have “children should be seen and not heard;” we are also the society … Continue reading →

If They Don’t Like Kids (Or Still ARE One), Why Date?

Despite the fact that I have been a single parent for a while, and have done my share of dating and attempting to keep positive in terms of someday partnering again, I have definitely learned a few lessons. One of the things I find again and again with single parents who take up dating again is that they end up dating someone who isn’t too crazy about kids, or is still so immature themselves as to need a parent. Why are we doing this and how about we stop?! Speaking for myself, I know that I have found myself dating … Continue reading →

Playing up the Playroom

Decorating your child’s playroom may be one of the most fun room makeovers you’ll ever do. Even if you go for a sophisticated look, you’ll obviously still want to add some whimsical touches, since it is after all a “play” room intended for good times. You don’t have to be particular and fussy when it comes to this space. You can be as daring as you like, because kids love funky, brightly colored, interesting objects. Furnishings and accessories don’t need to follow any rigid rules; they just need to come together to fashion an inviting place to play, create, and … Continue reading →

A Note for Parents

I have previously written articles (linked below) in this column and in the Home Biz Blog, about Café Press. I found the concept really cool, because people can design their own items and have them printed on demand. I thought it would be a neat way for kids to design their own shirts, mugs, decals, etc. for personal use, gifts, or even for school/church/club fundraisers. Good concept, yes, but I now find some items on the site beyond offensive. I did add a warning in the original article that some items might be offensive or of a mature nature and … Continue reading →