NOT SO PERFECT PARENT Blog

March 2009
S M T W T F S
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
       

Categories

More WFAA Blogs

August 2008 Archives


Not-So-Perfect Parent: Waste Not, Want Not!

8:45 AM Wed, Aug 27, 2008 |
Paige

"Waste Not. Want Not." I have no clue who coined the phrase - but it really applies to our new Green generation. Still, parents (many of us who still suck soda from a styrofoam cup and buy $2.00 water bottles) have no idea how to be green and how to encourage our kids to be green.

Sandra Witten owns a clever website called www.greenstiletto.com. She has great ideas for keeping the whole family resourceful and eco-friendly.


Not-So-Perfect Parent: Story Time

7:16 AM Tue, Aug 26, 2008 |
Paige

It's bedtime. My little Luke and I are snuggled together reading a family classic. "Corduroy" is a story about a little stuffed bear that sat on a department store shelf waiting to be adopted. The little bear had lost a button to his overalls making him less appealing to would-be child shoppers. The beginning of the book is a little sad and I looked at Luke - trying to read his face while reading the words.

He sat up and said, "Mo...



Not-So-Perfect Parent: GOING GREEN AT SCHOOL!

7:14 AM Wed, Aug 20, 2008 |
Paige

Mary Ann Greene, director of the di Vinci School in Dallas is the guru in all things Green! She made sure that the school that the school she developed was completely eco-friendly. She truly is a pioneer and has provided these tips to keep all of us Green!

Mary Ann Greene

Titles: Director and Founder

Company: The da Vinci School

Website: www.davincischool.org
Open "Green Resources" on the home page...



Not-So-Perfect Parent: Mudpuppy and Other BACK TO SCHOOL Resources!

12:20 PM Mon, Aug 18, 2008 |
Paige

So many people have been asking about Mudpuppy and other Back to School Resources! Here is all the info you need!

MUDPUPPY!

Guest / Guests Names: Taylor Coleman

Company: Mudpuppy

Number for Consumers to call: 817-731-2581

Segment Contact Person: Dina Lanier
Phone numbers: 817-846-3887
Email: Queenlanier59@sbcglobal.net

If you can buy clothes that still look brand new ...



Not-So-Perfect Parent: Helping Hands for Back to School

9:06 AM Mon, Aug 18, 2008 |
Paige


Other than the holidays, back to school is the craziest time of year. When preparing my family for this crazy transition, I consulted with the experts.

Nancy Peham of Helping Hands Personal Services has these great tips to get our family back on track!


Q: How can I help my child stay organized at school?

A: If your kids are in middle school or above you can help them by providing locker organizers such a...



Not-So-Perfect Parent: The College Crunch!

6:19 AM Mon, Aug 11, 2008 |
Paige

Let's be frank.... when it's costing as much to fill our tanks for a month than the cost of our mortgage, the notion of sparing a few bucks to save for your six-year-old's college fund seems a bit ridiculous. But, at the risk of sounding a bit cliché, a penny saved today can mean an education for tomorrow. After all, it's one of the greatest gift you can give your child.

I interviewed Laura High, a certified financial consultant with...