Are you Trying to Live Through your Kids?
Do too many parents try to live through their kids and put too much pressure on them?
I wasn't forced to play sports as a kid. My dad played hockey throughout his young life, up to and including high school. However, not wanting to force me and my brother to follow in his footsteps, he didn't sign us up to... >Read More
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Be Careful with Bunny Adoption
Along with brightly colored Easter eggs, rabbits have become associated with Easter. But while giving a bunny as a present to a child on Easter morning may seem like a fun and innocent gift, it often doesn't turn out that way.
"Rabbit sales at pet shops generally quadruple right before the Easter holiday." says Lisa Roy of the Animal... >Read More
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The Future of Disneyland
Since Disneyland opened in California in 1955, the Walt Disney theme parks have captivated the imagination of children and adults alike. They have withstood five decades of shifting culture and remain destinations though of as being full of wonder and magic. But will Disney's theme parks continue to remain relevant in the future?
Disney is already,...... >Read More
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Grown Up Summer Camp
Think summer camps are just for children? Put away the Elmer's glue and safety scissors. Adult summer camps are all about fun, grown up style. From outdoor activities to self improvement, there are many different options for adults to recapture their youth or to explore a new activity.
It doesn't have to cost an arm and a... >Read More
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Building A Backyard Sandbox
There's no doubt about it, kids love sand - digging, burying, sifting, pouring, shaping, smoothing, and shoveling! Building a sandbox is actually easy enough that the kids can be quite involved in the process. This is an ideal project for Grandpa or Dad and the kids. A sandbox can bring forth hours of fair weather entertainment for your kids.... >Read More
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Study Areas for Children
It's that time again, at least in North America, when children are returning to school after summer vacation. All of the required books and pens are purchased along with the new shoes and T-shirts. But often we forget about the study space where the children will do their homework. The success of a child's school year... >Read More
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Discover FAT: Parents & Teachers
When Parents Break your Heart: How I learned to love them
Having trouble with a parent? Let's talk about it... >Read More
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A New Family: Learning to Love my In Laws
There is often truth to some to the things we joke about. I... >more
When Parents Feel Helpless
The term "helicopter parent" describes the sort of parents who always must... >more
What Do You Fear?
Do you crave destiny? (Part 2)