Proud Parent Moment: Got Any?
I know parents complain about their kids all the time, but for today I want to hear all those things you are PROUD of your child for.  Did your child recently make it on the honor roll? IMG: Ferree Maybe he/she has upped his/her attitude and started doing all the cleaning in the house without being asked. Okay, so that may  be wishful thinking. My children are basically really good kids, they have their issues (cleaning their room and cleaning up after themselves). You know stuff like why can’

Mary Emma’s November Parenting Round-Up
Each month I feature 5 of my Parenting posts that are favorites of my readers and/or mine.  November leaves image: sxc.hu  Here are 5 for November: Thanksgiving Becomes a National Holiday Repurposing With Your Youngsters

Favorite Christmas Books for Kids
Over the next month, I shall be reminiscing about favorite Christmas books of my childhood, of my daughter’s and grandchildren’s. I’ll also look for books out there that children today would like. Let me know what your favorites are and whether you read them to your children.  My daughter and son-in-law have a large box of children’s books that they bring out for the holidays. Christmas stories image: sxc.hu Their children, now

Kids Cheating on Tests by Text Messaging
Cheating on tests via text messaging has become prevalent during this cell phone/iPhone age.  text messaging image: sxc.hu Although teachers keep their eyes alert for cell phones (not allowed during school hours in most schools), they often find it difficult to keep up with all the latest texting technology. In surveys of kids who use cell phones to cheat, some know it’s wrong, but others appear to consider it okay.  They may take pictures of n

Thanksgiving Surprises Create Memories
This year’s Thanksgiving surprise will remain in our memories for a long time. We’d adjusted to the idea that our granddaughter, who attends college 500 miles away, wouldn’t be home for Thanksgiving.  Imagine our surprise with her arrival Tuesday evening.  She’d been able to arrange a ride with a classmate and his parents to their home about 75 miles from us.  Her dad secretly met her and helped with the surprise. Thanksgiving image: