kids

We know every kid is different and accomplishes things in their own time, but in general what age is it okay to let your kids use a public bathroom alone?

Summer is almost over, and it has been a busy few months for the local firefighters! Now they want your help as they do their annual Fill The Boot for MDA. On Friday August 8th from 10am to 6pm make sure you stop by (or drive by) the Addison/Locust intersection with your spare change and dollars.

Every now and then, my son wakes up in the middle of the night screaming of pain in his legs. Does this happen to your children?

Some people just aren't getting it! If it is hot outside - it is much hotter in a parked car. In Texas a mom left her kids in the car so she could go get her hair done without being bothered by pesky little kids. Some random strangers saw the kids and since it is Texas and hot - they broke the windows to the car so they could rescue the kids!

An ongoing investigation by the Food and Drug Administration has prompted Consumer Reports to urge parents not to use spray-on sunscreen on or near children.

One set of parents in Shreveport, Louisiana, is winning the Internet today with a Craigslist posting to sell a vehicle they had promised their son once he graduated from high school.

A few weekends ago I was reading one of mommy magazines on our way back from a family vacation. As I was reading I was feeling like a slight failure. All of the articles were about, "Amazing Mommy Projects", that I would never attempt. Then I came across an article that would change my everyday life.

I would love to sign my kids up for every amazing camp this summer but, lets be honest. I don't have an extra $500.00 and I would love some activities that I could do with them. Thanks to Viral NovaI, I found 33 great ideas: 1.) Make roads for toy cars by using colored tape on carpet. 2.) You can also use tape to create some oversized, fun games. 3.) Turn your driveway into a fun target game using

Summer schedules can get incredibly busy and really fun! My kids love sports, but a lot of sports are new to my kids. This can become overwhelming to my children because they are constantly learning new things and going directly from one sport to another.

Father's Day is June 18. There you have your warning - so don't miss it. As a dad my kids are still young and my wife is great about making sure they remember Father's Day. Have your kids ever forgotten you on Father's Day?

Yesterday my husband brought home 20 baby quail! I had no idea that he had ordered baby quail! At first I wasn't thrilled about having baby birds. No matter how cute they are... they're still baby birds that will poop, peck and stink.

School is almost out for summer break. I think most of our teachers are as excited as our kids. I can't blame them, I would be thrilled. I'm also betting that things are getting a little more relaxed at school. For elementary students most of their big tests have been taken. Students are ready to have some fun.