As a parent, I believe in involvement in my children's education. I don't think it is solely the responsibility of our school system to teach our kids. It's a team effort :

Happy Mother's Day to all of my readers who are mothers, Grandmothers, Godmothers, Aunts, and/or mother figures. We birth the world and prepare the next generation for greatness. Make sure that you tell your mother that you love her today and show her your gratitude!

I am very impressed that my daughter, already at a young age, is concerned about the earth and our effects on it. She has been busy going around our home and adding items to our recycle bin, turning off the lights when she leaves the room, and we even checked out a book at the library about how to make a compost.

Indulge me for just a bit--- for above anything else, I am a mother. I never thought I would have a little girl, so 10 years after having a boy, I was quite happy when I found out I was having a mini-me---someone to play with, dress up with, and so girlie stuff with.

The wonderful folks over at Build-A-Bear have given me the opportunity to give yet another $25.00 gift card to their store to one lucky reader so they can make their own bear.

Very early on in my 6 year old daughter's speech and language development, I noticed that whenever she got frustrated or excited, she would stutter.

As I am writing this, most of you are preparing to have a wonderful Christmas with your family and loved ones. In this most wonderful time of the year, I hope that you are blessed with nothing but positivity and yuletide cheer. We also cannot forget those who may be spending ...

Now that the holiday season is upon us and shopping for gifts is in full swing, everyone is searching for that perfect present for their special someones. My six year old daughter has fallen in love with Build-A-Bear Workshop and enjoys making special one-of-a-kind furry friends. When I received the ...

Growing up, my parents played the Santa Claus card. That is, until I realized that we lived in a home without a chimney Santa and all of his reindeer wouldn't be able to fit on our roof. I wasn't disappointed about knowing there wasn't a Santa and was thankful to ...

My 16 year old pretty much shops on his own and picks his own clothing---which is fine because there is nothing fun about picking out clothes for a 16 year old man child who thinks he is the most fashionable thing hitting the streets. For my 6 year old, however, ...

Today is Halloween, where everything that is frightful yet so delightful. All Hallows Eve is the one day that being scary and over the top is acceptable. Whether you are trick or treating, having a party, or just dressing up for the sake of fun, I hope everyone has a ...

I have been hearing so much buzz over the past month about Will and Jada's daughter Willow being signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation imprint after releasing a impressive ditty called "Whip My Hair". I watched as the tweets were talking about how cute the song was but never took the ...

Yesterday evening, I participated in Literacy Night at my 6 year old daughter's elementary school. The event took place in order for both children and parents to get excited about reading and promote literacy in the family and the community. Each child who attended got a brand new free book ...

Parent teacher conferences can feel like a tooth pulling event for both the parent and the child. For the parent, it could be difficult hearing things about your child that you may not like. For the child, it can be nerve wracking because they know you are discussing their progress, ...

The White House along with our First Lady Michelle Obama have made a commitment to our children with the Let's Move campaign which focuses on our children moving and being active and curving childhood obesity. Recess Rocks also fits into that initiative, as it is a program created to get ...