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Parenting

To Spank or Not To Spank…That is the Question

September 22, 2009

by Harriet Hairston
BMWK, about a year ago I wrote an article about my disciplinary practices with my son.  Since then, I have taken the time to assess and evaluate the way I discipline him.  I think he’s getting to an age where spankings from me are no longer having a corrective effect on him, and I want to [...]

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Spoiled Rotten

September 20, 2009

I was at a wedding this past weekend with my husband and two kids. Since this was a very low-key affair, there wasn’t much seating, so we put the kids on our laps to make room for other people.
As we’re eating, I’m trying to feed my 1-year-old son, who’s wiggling to let me know just [...]

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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

September 18, 2009

by Ronnie Tyler
Lamar and I have different view points on taking our kids out to a sit down restaurant for dinner. Since they are so little, he does not want to take them to restaurants at all because they usually cry or have an episode that causes one of us to take them out [...]

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Communication Is The Key – Baby Style

September 15, 2009

(Picture above is not our daughter)
by Lamar Tyler
Success! This is the feeling that Ronnie and I have had lately as we reached another milestone with the last of our children. We’ve been scratching off our list of things we won’t have to do or wait for anymore since we don’t plan on having anymore kids [...]

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Back to School Brush-Up

September 4, 2009

Now that children have headed back-to-school to begin new lessons in math, science and geography to name a few, renowned Dentist Dr. Smith thought it would be the perfect time to give parents a quick lesson as well – on how to properly teach children to brush their teeth!
“It is absolutely amazing how many parents [...]

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Disney Dreamers Academy

September 1, 2009

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 26, 2009) – Do you know a high school student that could use some encouragement in their lives or a push of excitement toward their goals?
Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey, an event created to inspire and enrich high school students, has started accepting nominations [...]

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Jodie Watson’s Back To School Organizing Tips

September 1, 2009

With the start of school only a week away for many students, it’s time to think about how to get kids and parents organized for the new school year. Jodie Watson, founder and president of Supreme Organization and the organization expert from TLC’s “Real Simple. Real Life,” has developed easy-to-implement tips [...]

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Texting Tips to Help Parents Navigate the World of SMS

August 31, 2009

Texting is not just for kids anymore as more and more parents are climbing out of the dark ages and embracing the communication method of the future. This ‘new generation’ of texters may pride themselves on finally catching up to the 21st century, but they still have a lot to learn [...]

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Do You Talk To Your Kids About Love and Marriage?

August 31, 2009

Do you realize you are raising someone’s future spouse? I know I do.
In my group of female friends, whenever someone’s boyfriend is acting up or somehow not behaving like a man (boyfriend) should, someone inevitably says, “Well, he doesn’t know any better. He didn’t have much of an example growing up….” It always goes back [...]

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Dr. Smith’s Top 5 Tips to Keep Your Child’s Pearly Whites Healthy

August 27, 2009

After playing on the playground on a hot day, ice cream, popsicles, and cold fruity drinks are the go-to choices for snack time and refreshing thirst-quenchers for your little ones. Although yummy and cooling, these frosty foods and drinks are packed with sugar that can lead to cavities and tooth decay. To help your child’s [...]

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You’re There…But Are You Present? Part 1

August 23, 2009

Have you ever met someone that was only in your life for a moment, but in that brief moment they were able to say or do something to positively impact your life?

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