Parenting
NEW The Great Diaper Debate: Cloth or Disposable
Which one is better for the environment?
This 800-word article provides facts, data and arguments from both sides of the debate to help parents decide which choice is best for their family and lifestyle. Please let me know if you're interested in reviewing it.
NEW When It’s Time for a Change:
Tips for setting up a convenient diaper changing station at home (900 words)
There’s no way around it, diaper changes are an activity that is a part of every new parent’s life for two to three years. It’s no wonder that parents want a diaper changing station in their home that’s easy, economical and safe. This article helps parents decide where and what to set up situated to conquer those dirty diapers.
NEW Y Eating Out with Kids:
Five mothers tell how to take stress off the menu when dining with kids (1,100 words)
It’s wonderful to enjoy a restaurant meal where someone else does the cooking and the cleaning. But if your dinner companions include young children, the outing could be a disaster in the making. Five mothers, with10 children among them, offer their tried-and true tips for a stress-free (sorta) dining experience. With children ranging in age from four months to nine years these ladies know what they’re talking about.
NEW Y Picking the Perfect Pet: How to find your family’s Fido, Rocky or Boots (1,000 words)
This article asks prospective pet owners to answer some questions before bringing that four-legged friend home. It includes tips to prepare for the new arrival, book and web site resources and a sidebar listing the top 20 pet names.
NEW Y Six Inexpensive and Effective Ways to Conquer Kid Clutter (1,100 words)
Parents are looking for ways to keep their child’s room in order. This article shares time-tested secrets for taming even the messiest kid’s room. Includes a sidebar on easy and inexpensive organizing accessories.
NEW Kids in the Garden: Unearthing Nature’s Wonders in Your Backyard (1,200 words)
Kids love to watch things grow and what’s more fun than watching something you planted as a seed turn into a sunflower. This article contains easy and fun ideas to interest children in gardening fruits or vegetables.
Flying with Kids: How to reach your destination without travel tantrums (1,000 words)
Parents will want to read this article if they’re planning a family getaway involving air travel with a toddler or pre-schooler. These ideas offer ways to prepare before your board and what to do once your family is safely buckled in their seats.
Is Your Teen Ready to Be a Baby Sitter (700 words + 300 word sidebar)
This article shows parents what to look for before they allow their teen to baby-sit. The sidebar offers advice to beginning baby sitters as well as a resource list.
The Care & Feeding of a Teen-age Babysitter (1,225 words)
Great ideas and tips on where to find trustworthy, qualified teen-age babysitters and how to keep them happy. This article shares all of the things your babysitter wishes you knew.
Your Teen Behind the Wheel (2,000 words including sidebars)
Preparing your teen to drive? There’s no need to panic. This article summarizes what every parent of a l 5-year-old needs to know before their child gets behind the wheel to learn how to drive.
Now’s the Time for Allowance (800 words)
When’s the right time and how much is enough? These questions and more are answered in this short piece.
What it Takes to be a Team Mom (700 words)
A humorous salute to the Team Mom and what it’s like to be one.
