Parenting & Family

JOHN BARNES OF PLYMOUTH PT5: DEATH BY BULL

I think the Plymouth authorities had become resigned to my ancestor John Barnes' drinking bouts towards the end of his life.Either that, or he became a discreet drunk and wasn't...

West in New England 20 hours ago

Oklahoma City Tradgedy: Natural Disasters and Kids

Parenting

Oklahoma City Tradgedy: Natural Disasters and Kids. Tips for parents and caregivers

A Resource for Parents and Families 23 hours ago

5 Things Middle School Boys Worry About

Dads

As a youth leader at my church, I’m privy to the world of middle school boys. On a weekly basis, I get to hear about their favorite music, current trends,...The post 5...

Mocha Dad 23 hours ago

Therapists and Mothers and Books

Adoption

What does one do when the therapist treating one for PTSD asks one for their thoughts on a recent NPR interview with author and adoptive parent, Jennifer Gilmore? You respond and...

Writing My Wrongs 1 day 1 hour 9 minutes ago

Learning the Value of Criticism, or Why I Want My Tween to See “Star Trek into Darkness”

Parenting

I know, you think I have lost it. You believe I’ve journeyed to that part of the galaxy where grown men and women whom you think of as ordinary neighbors, coworkers and such...

UnchartedParent.com 1 day 1 hour 15 minutes ago

Lists of Movies for Teens and Tweens

Parenting Moms

Some of the most popular posts on Connect with your Teens have been my movie lists. There are two types of lists I create - yearly and seasonal lists and such as Best Movies for...

Connect with your Teens through Pop Culture and Technology 1 day 1 hour 46 minutes ago

Win a Modern Svan Signet Complete High Chair

Moms

My kids are well past high chair days but I love the sleek Scandinavian design of the Svan Signet Complete High Chair. Ellen DeGeneres featured it on her annual Mother's Day show...

superdumb supervillain 1 day 2 hours 38 minutes ago

Meet Belle – A Madame Alexander 18″ Disney Princess Doll

Kids

When I went to Toy Fair in 2012 I saw a set of Madame Alexander 18″ play dolls that were all done as the various Disney Princesses. I have never seen them in a store and...

Doll Diaries 1 day 4 hours ago

Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village

Moms

Brandcation is an event made possible by Brandfluential with support and events sponsored by the local businesses, brands and companies mentioned. When it comes to location...

What's That Smell? 1 day 6 hours ago

Share What You Treasure

Moms

This great contest opportunity was provided by GAF, I received a gift card as a thank you for sharing this promotion. GAF (North America’s largest roofing manufacturer)...

What's That Smell? 1 day 7 hours ago

It’s Lucky Penny Day

Kids

Madelon is at it again… keeping us up to date on all those special days! Today is National Lucky Penny Day – who knew? A lucky penny has been spotted! You know the...

Doll Diaries 1 day 10 hours ago

NYC Website for Tourists and Locals

Parenting Moms

I met with some of the people from the new company NewYork.com, with other bloggers to learn about it and what it does. We had breakfast together at Planet Hollywood and then were...

Connect with your Teens through Pop Culture and Technology 1 day 12 hours ago

Throwback Thursday – Camping

Kids

I know how excited you are for Camp Doll Diaries to start so I thought we would take a look back at some of the retired American Girl camping related outfits and accessories...

Doll Diaries 1 day 13 hours ago

Kids' favorite security objects: Max's new crush

Moms

In recent years, Max has had many objects of affection: The plastic bowl, plate and cup he liked to sleep next to. The Cars 2 CD player we got for his birthday that he'd...

To The Max 1 day 14 hours ago

Swimsuit Confidence Week: Wear that Suit Proud, Ladies! Wearing my @LandsEnd Suit #LESwim

Moms

Last year, Lands’ End launched the National Swimsuit Confidence Week campaign. For a week last year, Lands End asked women to stand up and be proud of their body in their...

Mommies With Style 1 day 15 hours ago

No Korean crackheads?

Moms Adoption

The following conversation took place between me and my Tejano outside of his wine bar. Tejano: That couple across the street are Koreans. I think I am beginning to get good at...

Kimchi Mamas 1 day 19 hours ago