New Article: Talking with Kids about Sex and Illness:

I asked the doctors, "So how do I talk to my children about their illness? What do I tell them when they ask questions about how long they’ll live?" And they said, "Treat it just like when kids ask questions about sex - answer them on a ‘need-to-know basis’." "Okay," I thought, "I can do that." I figured that my kids are young so I’ll have plenty of time to figure it out.

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New Article: What’s In It For You?! A Blog for Parents of Children with Health Issues

Immunizing Ourselves Against Depression

Did you ever wish you could be "immunized against depression?" The best immunization is a correct understanding about the way life works. And that’s what’s in it for you!

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New Article: Essential Parenting Tips for Raising Kids with Medical Issues

I knew I was in trouble. She ripped the oxygen sensor offher finger and refused to put it back on.

Recovering from surgery isn’t easy for anyone but it’s especially challenging when the patient is only seven. My daughter was grumpy and uncooperative. That was understandable but not helping the situation. Coming out of surgery, she needed to be monitored; the medical sensors weren’t optional. Kasey was not responding well to the doses of loving kindness and patience shown by those around her. There was nothing anyone could do to satisfy her. She was simply cranky.

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New Article: Kids Can Be So Cruel: Helping Children Cope with Bullying about their Medical Conditions

Jessica is generally a happy kid. But she didn’t look very sunny when she got home from school. So, her mom asked, "How was your day at school sweetheart?" Jessica’s answer was slow, with some reluctance: "Well, mom, I don’t know…. not so great...

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New Shockwave Game: Icy Candy

Score points by catching as many candies as you can in groups of three. Be careful of the Evil Candy! Play now!

New Shockwave Game: Snowboard Stunts

Score as many points as you can in each jump. Play now!

This game replaced Snowboard Alley.

New Article: Antelopes in The Mail

It's antelope season at my house again. Another child has reached the age where he can print and sound out some words so writing letters to Grammy and Auntie are high on his list. So are antelopes."Momma, I need an antelope for my letter."

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Moments for Mom January

My 2008 could be summed up in one made-up word: upendedness. So much of my little world was flipped over or tossed around or scratched out or started again.

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New Article: Quick and Cozy Meals for the Winter Months

Family mealtimes are important times. In fact, families who eat together regularly share healthier and better balanced meals, have children who engage in less risky behaviors and have parents who are more actively involved in the lives of their children.

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New Article: Top 10 Tips to Celebrate the Holidays on a Shoe String Budget

For families who are facing tough times, the end of the year holidays may become a source of stress, guilt and worry. But getting creative during these tough times and coming up with alternative ways to celebrate to share time and give gifts (without breaking the bank) brings the joy of the holiday season back to the forefront.

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New DVD Review: City of Ember!

Secret Message From the Past Saves Dying Ember.

Grandpa’s moving in and your son is none too happy about the new living arrangements. It means giving up his room and adding a few more chores to his list.

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New Checklist: Resume Content Checklist

Whether you're creating a new resume from scratch or revising an old one, this checklist will help give you an idea of what you should include. Read on...

New Checklist: Unemployment Earnings Checklist

This checklist will help you keep track of your unemployment earnings -- which weeks you have already claimed, and which you will claim in the future. Read on...

New Checklist: Unemployment Job Search Checklist

If you are or will be receiving unemployment insurance, you are required to keep track of your job search efforts. This checklist will help allow you to organize and keep track of your job search for unemployment purposes. Read on...

New Checklist: Personal Job Search Checklist

With the economy being as it is, many people are forced to look for new jobs. This checklist will help you keep track of current jobs that are available -- great if you are looking to explore employment in a new company. Read on...

Book Review: The Ultimate Book of Knowledge

Facts, facts and more facts -- we love books with both useful and useless information. So when we came across the book, "The Ultimate Book of Knowledge," we jumped at the chance to take a peek. Read more...

Book Review: Jay McGraw's Life Strategies for Dealing with Bullies

Bullying has been a hot topic for a long time now, and it isn't taking a back seat anytime soon. In fact, teaching children how to deal with bullies has become a priority among parents, child advocates, schools and anyone else who cares about children. Read more...

Book Review: i before e (except after c)

Whether you're a child or an adult, knowing how to spell correctly, use good grammar, and remember certain facts, is very important...and sometimes very tricky. Read more...

January's Updates Online! Main article: Children & Money

Since money is a popular holiday gift, your kids probably received their share and are now deciding how to spend it. If we teach our children how to manage their finances, they will learn how to keep a lot of what they earn. Read on...