If you are statistics geek like I am, you will love this new website from The Heritage Foundation called FamilyFacts.org (www.familyfacts.org) . It is filled with charts, graphs, briefs, video and other content, all related to information about families in the United States. According to the website, they offer over 3,000 findings about families and…
Between the computer, television, your cell phone or smartphone and all the other media you observe each day, have you ever thought about what portion of your life all that actually consumes? Admit it – you’re playing with your kids’ game players too sometimes… What about your kids? Do they have a cell phone, computer…
This is the busiest time of the year at Toys For Tots (www.toysfortots.org) whose mission is to “bring the joy of Christmas to America’s needy children.” Not only are folks who may have donated in the past now seeking assistance from the 63-year-old organization but also many of the Marines who help distribute toys are…
As parents get everyone ready to go back to school, one routine that may need to get back to normal is their kids’ sleep patterns. Evening activities outside and no regular start time in the morning may have led to later and irregular bedtimes during summer that need to be adjusted now that school is…
Did your kids learn how to sing the Preamble to the Constitution from Schoolhouse Rock? Could they explain what the words mean to them if you asked? Actress turned activist Janine Turner, best known for her roles in Northern Exposure, Friday Night Lights and Strong Medicine, has become what she calls the “Crazy Constitution Lady”…
How about an easy way to teach your child colors, fine motor skills, and patterns while bonding with her and using something that’s eco-friendly ? Try Piggy Paint! Tori Spelling, Lisa Rinna and Larry Birkhead love it for their little ones. Piggy Paint is a kid-friendly, non-toxic, odorless and completely natural nail polish formulated just…