Once you've gotten past all the hard work of supporting your child through the learning-to-read years, it can come as a shock to many parents that their child shows no desire to put his new reading skills to good use by picking up a book.

Whether it's lack of confidence or a difficulty finding a book that interests them, many children can become reluctant readers once able to read

Child bill of rights

Does your child know that some of their food grows in the DIRT? Have they ever been to a farmer's market or a pick-your-own farm? Have you planted a child's garden and then harvested and eaten your crops?

There is a connection between gardening and good nutrition and it's a positive one. It has been shown that getting kids involved in growing

As a dietitian and a mom, I am very passionate about starting as early as possible to give kids the right message about appreciating good food and learning how to nourish themselves in a way that comes naturally to them. 

To accomplish this, both the parents and children have assigned jobs

Sometime last year, the topic was brought up on the online Mommy forum I belong to about the disgusting nature of the playplace located in FSK Mall. As the discussion continued, one of the mom's decided to take action; she challenged every mom on there that agreed to do something about it!

Soon after, the mall management office started receiving many, many comment cards from concerned

I want to know... what are YOUR favorite things to do with your children while stuck inside in the winter months?

 I'm trying to plan ahead a little, and I promise to compile the results into one big list for everyone to refer to easily! So, what kinds of things do you do to keep from pulling your hair out when you are stuck inside because of weather? What ages is it appropriate

What is it exactly that happens when a 5 year old and a 3 year old get charged up and chatting?? I can tell you - lots of LOUD, VERY LOUD squealing, screaming, singing and squelching. I don't know what it is, but lately Cooper especially is making noise every minute of every day.

I know the experts say that women speak on average 2 1/2 times more words than men, but I think Cooper would

Isn't it funny how one picture can mean different things to different people.

 This picture my husband calls "Children of the Corn", I however look at it and see the next generation heading into their future....

 What do you see?

I was recently chatting with a friend about what to say to your child when a pet has died, or in her case, needs to be put to sleep. I was given this great article which I thought I would share with you all in case you ever needed to bring this up with you children. It's probably also great advice with all kinds of loss. 

At all ages, honesty is the best policy, says

Why mess with pills, surgery etc.  For parents who have children already, these birth control methods are build in, if you don't have any children, find a family that does and hang around for these events, and you might find yourself rethinking the whole "pregnancy" thing....poof - birth control.  LOL 

Here is a start,(these are true) if you know more, FEEL