Parenting Articles

CopyKat Goodies! by Tamitha Lynch
What’s your favorite restaurant food? You know, the one you save only for rewarding moments because it’s so scrumptious. Well guess what? Now you can have it whenever you want – at HOME.

Moments for Mom by Elisabeth Corcoran
"A couple more faith lessons out of the moment-to-moment lives of my 5-&-1/2-year-old Sara and 4-year-old Jack."

Dealing with Dirty Little Mouths by Amanda Sykora
"One day I woke up and realized that my 2-year-old decided he wanted to be a sailor," writes Amanda Sykora. "Where did I go wrong? Where was he picking up these words?"

Surviving Summer Vacation by Tamitha Lynch
"If you can remember this advice whatever you do this summer, you will be on the right track to a meaningful summer."

Moments for Mom by Elisabeth K. Corcoran
"Once again, my 5-year-old was not trying to endow me with a parenting lesson, but she sure did," writes Elisabeth Corcoran. "My love for her will shape her – it is shaping her."

Your Answer Mom on the Web by Tamitha Lynch
"Have you ever met someone that you just KNEW had a cape under their street clothing? I did just this past week. Tracy Gibson, aka Supermom, is amazing!"

Table Talk: A New Level of Comfort by Christine A. McClung
"Dinner table talk is a metaphor of enduring family unity that can comfort generations, long after we are gone."

Time Management for Kids by Rachel Paxton
"Do you ever feel like there's not enough time in the day? You've just realized it's time for bed, and you still haven't accomplished all you set out to do today? Put yourself in your kids' shoes. If you can't prioritize and accomplish your own daily tasks, how can you expect your children to do the same?"

The Real Dangers to Kids Online by Joshua Finer
"The Internet can open many doors and provide useful information for children," writes Joshua Finer. "An aware and informed parent can help keep children safe."

Moments for Mom by Elisabeth Corcoran
My Sara begins kindergarten this month. I have one foot in the school-aged-child season of life, and one firmly planted for one more year in the ‘mother of preschooler’ role," writes Elisabeth Corcoran. "I am not ready for this."

Mom's Marriage by Tamitha Lynch
"Mommy. Wife. Do you ever feel like those two roles are almost impossible to fill at the same time?"

7 Organizing Tips for Parents by Barbara Meyers
Organize your family and your kids with these great tips!

Support for All Moms by Kathleen Bieke
Is it hard for you to make time for yourself? Then do yourself a favor and check out this site.

State by State Information by Kathleen Bieke
"Mom! I forgot to do my homework!" You calmly say, "Oh? A few math problems?" She says, "No- I have to know the population of Idaho AND their state flower."

Got Kids? Get Help! by Kathleen Bieke
We featured this site in our Parenting Links section a couple of weeks ago - now get an in-depth review!

Expensive vs. Inexpensive Colleges by MomsBudget.com
Is there really an advantage to an expensive college?

ADD Help by Kathleen Bieke
For parents trying to get a grip on ADD and ADHD (the non-hyper version) there is help. This site has many helpful articles written for both parents and teachers.

Humor in Parenting by Kathleen Bieke
With everything that has been happening lately, I think we need a laugh. You will definitely get a few chuckles while visiting this site.

The Binch by Kathleen Bieke and SaxonDawg
Dr. Seuss fans will love this unique and wonderful way of explaining last week's tragedy. "The Binch," sent in by regular columnist Kathleen Bieke, is a heartwarming look at how America responds.

For the Adventurous Spirit by Kathleen Bieke
Girltech.com helps shatter the myth that girls are silly and empty headed. 

Bright Ideas for Busy Moms by Kathleen Bieke
It sounds so cliché but I loved it. It is colorful, easy to navigate and chock full of ideas to help you have fun as a family.

Moments for Mom - Reflections on the Tragedy of 9/11/01 by Elisabeth K. Corcoran
I will never mother the same again. I am forever changed. And I suspect I am not the only one.

Moments for Mom - Fall by Elisabeth K. Corcoran
Busy was my middle name. I thrived on it. I bragged about it. I reveled in it. I even complained about the pace…with a twinkle in my eye. But then something happened...

Research Paper Help by Kathleen Bieke
"Some of us remember the endless hours pouring over encyclopedias at the library, those white correction tapes for the typewriter and manually counting our words to make sure we put enough in there." Not anymore!

Healthy Kids by Kathleen Bieke
"As parents we want what is best for our children, right? The problem is that we don't always have all the answers. (Our teens could have told us that!)"

101 Car Games by Kathleen Bieke
That cumbersome symbol of the American family, the minivan, now has its own website. This is the time of year when you get to find out just how roomy those vans are - or aren't, as the case may be.

Surfing Fun by Kathleen Bieke
The kids won't say, "Remember when we won those t-shirts?" They will say, "Remember when we spent time together playing that fun game? What was it called again?" Until next time.

Adventures in Motherhood: The Potty Training Experience by Holly Bliss
No more stinky diapers lounging in the trash. No wiggling child desperate to escape whether cleaned or not. No weekly expense at the check out... how does one get to this pot of gold at the end of the potty training rainbow? The answer is as different as each child.

Getting Your Baby to Sleep by CJ Krebs
CJ Krebs shares tips and tricks for helping your baby sleep better.

Dealing with Crybabies by Cheryl Gochnauer
Since Karen and Carrie are now 12 and 8, you might think I'm out of touch with mothers of newborns. No way. I have an excellent memory and I want you to know, my glassy-eyed, sleep-deprived, still-in-my-bathrobe-at-5 friend, that you will live through this.

Daddy's Girl by Elisabeth K. Corcoran
At church today I caught a glimpse of an amazing father-daughter relationship. I was intrigued and challenged and given hope all in that one moment. What did I see that touched me so deeply?

Helpful College Information by Kathleen Bieke
School will be ending soon and many children will be graduating from high school. Besides the questions of "How will I finance 4 years of college?" are other more pressing issues that students-to-be ask themselves...

Co-Sleeping Conversion by Jennifer McKean
I had never heard of co-sleeping when my newborn began sleeping with my husband and me. We spent a small fortune on a crib and bedding while I was pregnant and never stopped to think that it would not get used. Babies slept in cribs - it was that simple.

Moments for Mom: Freeze Time by Elisabeth Corcoran
I thought I could take my “two under two” to Target. My motive was pure. I wanted a few items of clothing—for me. What was I thinking?

Keep the Cat Out of the Crib by Angella Kay, The Light Keeper.com
There is an old myth that cats can climb into cribs and “suck the air” out of babies. While this is generally considered an old wives’ tale, it may have a basis in fact.

Wildlife Facts by Kathleen Bieke, Sites4Moms.com
Kids and adults usually enjoy seeing wild animals up close and personal. Lindsay, the Webmaster of this site has compiled lots of interesting material related to outdoor animals. This isn't just for kids, by the way.

Resources for Special Needs Children by Kathleen Bieke
Just what do you do though, when you have a child who doesn't pay attention in school (ADD) or a child who consistently reverses letters (Dyslexia)?

When Little Kids Curse by Jenifer Whitten Woodring
Cleaning up bad language requires action and creativity.

When Dad's Away by Jennifer Moses
One mom finds that when her husband travels, life gets just a little easier.

Mom's Health Alert by Dana Sullivan
Five medical tests you can't afford to overlook.

Sanity Tips for Eating Out with the Kids by Marion Winik
Even a hamburger-and-fries addict can learn to dine well—and enjoy the occasion.

Oh Baby! by Kathleen Bieke
Those of you in various stages of "pregnancyhood" will find this a great tool.

When Mom Has a Temper Tantrum by Melanie Howard
Two top parenting experts share strategies to help parents stay in control.

Child Proofing Your Home from ClubMom.com
An important checklist to ensure the safety of your little ones.

Creative Parenting by Sheila Somerlock Ruth
Parenting requires creativity. It's easy to get caught up in the mundane, day-to-day routine and forget how creative we must be as parents.

Why Do We Feel the Need to Bring Each Other Down? by Kristine Roberson, MyMamaSaid.com
We women have a peculiar habit that, in general, is pretty exclusive to the estrogen-powered gender. 

Trials & Tribulations in Breastfeeding by Kristine Roberson
Breastfeeding was always something I knew I would do for me and my child. It's cheap, it's easily available and, most importantly, it is best for the baby.

So Many Car Seats, Only One Kid! by Kristine Roberson
Perhaps the most important baby/toddler/child product you will ever purchase is a car seat. A good car seat will protect your most valued treasure - your child. This purchase should not be taken lightly.

For Crying Out Loud! by Kristine Roberson
Suddenly, the reality of your new life sets in. And your baby has colic. And nothing you do is working.

If I Knew Then What I Know Now, Part I: I Would Have Slept More by Kristine Roberson
There's an eerie quiet that surrounds the initiation process into the sisterhood of motherhood. It's a quiet, anxious ritual that the previously-inducted sisters of Motherhood wearily maintain partly out of tradition and partly out of fear that we might scare potential sisters away from our club.

Adding a Pet to the Family by Sheila Somerlock Ruth
My house is a zoo - and I mean that literally!