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Parents and TMI 12 Aug 2012 | 03:08 pm
Want to know what happens when parents can't control their loose lips? Turn on the TV or surf the World Wide Web and see the backlash Olympic gold medal-winning swimmer Ryan Lochte's mom--a.k.a. the ...
Olympic-Sized Sacrifice 11 Aug 2012 | 09:12 pm
No sooner did their children make international headlines as Olympic gold medalists than the parents of gymnast Gabby Douglas and swimming superstar Ryan Lochte's parents garner worldwide attention th...
Middle Child's Day 10 Aug 2012 | 09:58 pm
Parents, do you know what Sunday, August 12th is? It is "Middle Child's Day." This is your chance to give special recognition and attention to the one who usually feels the most left out. Most of us ...
Shirts That Swear 10 Aug 2012 | 05:51 am
How do you punish a foul-mouthed kid? Bathe his mouth with hot sauce and soap or ground him until he's 30?
Summer Bummer: Poo in the Pool 9 Aug 2012 | 02:59 pm
One of the highlights of my family's summer has been the near daily trips we've taken to our neighborhood swimming pool.
Is Anyplace Safe? 8 Aug 2012 | 10:07 pm
Too much violence has been happening lately, sparking a lot of interesting discussions with my teens. First it was the massacre in Colorado at a Batman movie premiere and now it has hit closer to home...
Airing Your Dirty Laundry 8 Aug 2012 | 06:18 am
Despite my love for Facebook and the fact that I allow my teens to partake, there are definitely times when the spotlight shines on the downside. Take for instance when a teenager decides to air their...
Prepare for the Worst 7 Aug 2012 | 08:04 pm
You haven't witnessed the epitome of a helicopter parent (or Capri Sun mom) until you've seen me cheering on my young daughter as she boogie boards at one of Hawaii's most popular beaches.
Stay Strong 6 Aug 2012 | 07:39 pm
Sometimes as a mom you just have to stay strong for your child. That is how I have been feeling lately as we prepare to see our firstborn son leave the nest.
End-of-Summer Mom Savers 5 Aug 2012 | 08:48 pm
Kids in Hawaii started the new school year last Monday. Meanwhile, my pal in Atlanta just told me her kids head back to class tomorrow.
