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Not-So-Perfect Parent: Vampires Among Us

8:07 AM Tue, Nov 03, 2009 |
Paige

Teen Violence is not a new phenomenon and not something that is limited to this generation of kids. Still, Teen Violence remains a major problem in our country. The best prevention - is, of course, the parents - (It always falls on us - doesn't it.)

Lory Allison's book, Sydney's Vampire Diaries "weaves the warning signs of teen dating violence into a believable and infectious story familiar to many girls today even if they are not...



Not-So-Perfect Parent: Sweet and Sassy!

6:37 AM Mon, Oct 12, 2009 |
Paige

Cynthia owns a store called Sweet and Sassy located in Highland Village. It is a salon, spa and celebration store for little girls (with a large retail area). From day one, moms from the neighborhood would come in and strike up conversations with Cynthia about how to start a business. Every one of the moms had great ideas and dreams but did not have a way or outlet to spread their wings...so, she started giving them that opportunity. >> Continue reading: Not-So-Perfect Parent: Sweet and Sassy!



Not-So-Perfect Parent: Battle of the Bedtimes

7:24 AM Tue, Sep 29, 2009 |
Paige

Battle of the Bedtimes

It continues. Bedtime has CONSISTENTLY been 8:00 for years - yet my kids groan and moan and beg for one more story, five more minutes of video games or just until the next commercial. I don't know when this was up for debate? By the time bedtime rolls around for me - I feel like I have been hit by a truck, and I still have emails to answer, lunches to make, and mail to go through.

When I give the "Fi...



Not-So-Perfect Parent: Teens and Make-Up

7:16 AM Wed, Sep 23, 2009 |
Paige


I remember being 5-years-old and playing in my mother's make-up drawer. I loved make-up. In fact, I still get a kick out of seeing if "Truly Toffee" beats "Forever Pink" in the lipstick shade contest.

I don't remember exactly when I was given the green light to leave the house with lip gloss - but I do know that there was a lot of grumbling about it from my father and older brother. My mother served as the mediator betwee...



Not-So-Perfect Parent: Flirting on Facebook

7:23 AM Tue, Sep 15, 2009 |
Paige

Ok - fess-up! How many of you have reconnected with your ex via Facebook?? It's harmless - right? Afterall, the last time you saw him he had a mullet and wore parachute pants.

Well according to my guest, divorce attorney Rick Robertson, socializing on social networks with former flames can be - shall we say - combustive to a marriage.

So - tell me - what are your thoughts? Is a little flirting on facebook harmless or harmfu...



Not-So-Perfect Parent: Toddler, Tiaras, and Fake Teeth!

7:31 AM Tue, Sep 01, 2009 |
Paige

I would hate to be interrogated on my television choices. It would be difficult to admit that my palate for television viewing consists of such shows like "Toddlers and Tiaras". But the truth is - I am giddy when I get to watch my TIVO-ed marathon of new episodes.
"Toddlers and Tiaras" is a TLC show which uncovers the reality of Child Beauty Pageants. In some ways, it's like watching a freak-show. Now I'm not - in any way ...



Not-So-Perfect Parent: DON'T - Say Cheese!!!!

6:57 AM Tue, Sep 01, 2009 |
Paige

Some would argue that more important than the diaper bag or the pacifier is the camera as a Mommy Must-Have. But what about those of us who have tendencies to cut-off tops of heads or cut-out Aunt Edna all together from the family photo.

Dawn Attebery of Dawn Michelle Photography provided these tips for capturing those important memories through photographs.

1. Take shots from different perspectives. Positioning yourself highe...



Not-So-Perfect Parent: Homework Help!

6:55 AM Tue, Sep 01, 2009 |
Paige

Not long ago, I was babysitting my niece and offered my help with some of her fifth grade math. It had been so long since I had tackled a word problem and I thought it would be fun to freshen up on my long division. Unfortunately, the teeny-tiny, pea-size space in my brain reserved for retaining such nonsense as the difference between an isosceles and an obtuse triangle could not be activated. I had simply shut down that section of my bra...



Not-So-Perfect Parent: Kindergarten

7:16 AM Tue, Aug 25, 2009 |
Paige

First Day of Kindergarten
I had been looking forward to the first day of kindergarten. With my now my second son in school, I could finally find time to tackle the "to-do" list and focus on work. Even luxuries like pedicures or lunch with girlfriends were possible as long as they fell between 8:30 am and 2:45 pm! Sure I would be a little sentimental, but I was confident I could control my emotions - WRONG!!!

The tears began at...



Not-So-Perfect Parent: Homework Help

6:09 AM Tue, Aug 25, 2009 |
Paige

Not long ago, I was babysitting my niece and offered my help with some of her fifth grade math. It had been so long since I had tackled a word problem and I thought it would be fun to freshen up on my long division. Unfortunately, the teeny-tiny, pea-size space in my brain reserved for retaining such nonsense as the difference between an isosceles and an obtuse triangle could not be activated. I had simply shut down that section of my bra...