Archive for July 2009

Kindergarten Assessment – The First Test

Jul 29th, 2009 | By David Niall Wilson
Kindergarten Assessment – The First Test

My daughter goes in today for her first official test.  She’s entering Kindergarten this fall, and very excited about it.  We’ve been going over colors [...]

You Scream. I Scream. We All Scream for Ice Cream!

Jul 28th, 2009 | By adamkeats

I’m the cook in our house.  Whether it’s an elegant gourmet meal or hamburgers and hot dogs, my wife is not ashamed to say that [...]

5 Tips For A Successful Summer Camp Visiting Day!

Jul 21st, 2009 | By Jeff Sass
5 Tips For A Successful Summer Camp Visiting Day!

One of the worst memories of my childhood was during one of my first summers at Sleep Away camp.  (NOTE: I know, I must have [...]

The Weird Thing About the Grass on the Other Side

Jul 16th, 2009 | By Jason of Kim & Jason
The Weird Thing About the Grass on the Other Side

Sometimes I long for the days B.L.
Before Lucy.
Lucy is my seven-month-old daughter and first child. As an entrepreneur, I mistakenly thought my life resembled a [...]

July 7 was Father Daughter Take a Walk Together Day

Jul 15th, 2009 | By Buck Rogers
July 7 was Father Daughter Take a Walk Together Day

I am always on the look out for stupid holidays. When I was younger, before kids, this was a reason to drink. Not [...]

Protective Wear For Fun In The Sun!

Jul 12th, 2009 | By Jeff Sass
Protective Wear For Fun In The Sun!

It’s summertime!  (Duh!)  For many families that means it is time for lots of “Rays and Zees” spending time outdoors with activities and relaxing in [...]

The New Vacation – Media Making in 2009

Jul 10th, 2009 | By chrisbrogan

I’m here at the cabin, looking out the window at the last embers of a fire and listening to my daughter and her camp friend, [...]

Spare the Sponge, Spoil the Child

Jul 9th, 2009 | By Douglas Cootey

Here’s a visual aid that might help you teach a 5-7yo why they shouldn’t fill up on sweets before dinner. All you need is a sponge…

That’s What She Said: Colors

Jul 7th, 2009 | By Buck Rogers

It has been awhile since I have done a That’s What She Said.  The reason for that is I have been super busy at work.  [...]

It Takes The Cake!

Jul 5th, 2009 | By Jeff Sass
It Takes The Cake!

There is one thing that every child has, no matter how young or how old they are — A BIRTHDAY! Celebrating your kid’s birthday is [...]

Passing something on

Jul 5th, 2009 | By Todd Jordan

Lots of parents worry about their legacy. The legacy they leave through their children is often the way we worry about it most. [...]

Daddies Little Girl Goes To Prom

Jul 5th, 2009 | By simonsalt

This morning I was browsing Facebook and saw that my youngest daughter had posted pictures of her High School Prom. This is a new experience for me, both my daughters live in the UK and when I was in High School we didn’t have proms – they being a strictly American experience.
Both my daughters and [...]

Random Thoughts On Love

Jul 3rd, 2009 | By Benjamin Strong

The other day I heard my middle son say to my wife, “Mommy, I love you as fast as an airplane and as high as [...]