Like LEGO?

Do you like LEGO bricks? (Okay, really who doesn't?) When our family received a postcard in the mail about an upcoming LEGO event we were SOOOOO excited (and yes, we just couldn't hide it).  This coming weekend the LEGO store at Discovery Mills Mall is hosting a master model building event where children can help create a larger-than-life SpongeBob Square Pants.  Check out THIS ARTICLE for more information on this event and more LEGO store offerings.

Here's my son posing w/ a "mini" Bob, the larger one is in the background.

Easy (and Healthy) Lunch Options

Photo from: Felixco, Inc.

This late in the school year and you're bound to either hand your child lunch money, or just toss the most convenient thing in the bag without looking at the nutrition facts.


Don't get me wrong, not all pre-packaged food is bad for your child, but you'll have to do a little investigating to ensure it's meeting your child's nutritional needs. 


For a list of healthy (and convenient) foods to add to your child's lunch, check out THIS ARTICLE.

All About Relational Aggression

Parents and teachers alike should be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of relational aggression and bullying.  Recognizing the difference between harmless teasing and cyberbullying is important, and could actually save a child's life.


Check out THIS ARTICLE for information on the subject, and view the other related articles at the bottom for more information on what relational aggression is, and how to report or prevent it from harming your child.

Creative Parenting- Turning ho-hum outings into traditions

When creating the article "How to Turn Outings into Traditions" I couldn't help but think of the great musical "Fiddler on the Roof".  Even though this article has nothing to do with the song, or the movie for this matter, I couldn't resist adding it to the blog.

But if you're interested in how to change everyday outings into fun traditions for the family check out THIS ARTICLE for more information, tips and ideas on parenting.  For more info on the resource I used for the article, check out Creating Family Traditions: Making Memories in Festive Seasons (Let's Make a Memory Series).

Does Every Child Deserve a Trophy?

Photo from Ambro

I recently read an article in Family Circle magazine and almost stood up clapping at the writer's response.

Read my response to Karin Fuller's June 2011 essay "All Is Not Fair" by clicking HERE and view the original digital version of the article by clicking HERE.

Check out books on parenting tips from the great (and wise) Dr. James Dobson and the Focus on the Family. For more specific issues, check out Bringing Up Boys and Bringing Up Girls.