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Not-So-Perfect Parent: How to Load a Dishwasher

7:14 AM Mon, Jul 27, 2009 |
Paige

Okay folks -here it is.... the answer to the question that has turned marital bliss into marital strife..... a question that has served as a wedge between husbands and wives across our great land..... a question that fosters polarizing opinions that are simply un-reconcilable.

Yes, here lies the answer to the controversial question....."HOW TO LOAD A DISHWASHER"

Our dishwashing expert, Ronald Rodenbaugh gives us the definitive ...



Not-So-Perfect Parent: "Unplugged Play"

7:06 AM Tue, Jul 14, 2009 |
Paige


If it were up to my eight-year-old, he would happily spend an entire day rotating between video games and TV watching. He would choose screen time over family time, baseball time, meal time and practically any other time including bathroom time. Once, he was hopping around so much, I insisted he take a break on behalf of mother nature. "But Mom, I can hold it just until I get the new high score!"

According to the American Ac...



Not-So-Perfect Parent: Eat Your Vegtables!

12:04 PM Tue, Jul 07, 2009 |
Paige

When it comes to the whole "eat-your-vegetables" stance that every parent should possess, I have failed miserably. Not that I am making excuses but.... my mother wasn't any more successful. As a baby, she would dip pureed peas in chocolate pudding. This resulted in a love for all things chocolate and a continued disdain for pretty much anything green.

Before having children, I was determined that my kids would eat healthy. They ...



Not-So-Perfect Parent: The Dangers of Summer Strangers

7:15 AM Mon, Jul 06, 2009 |
Paige

As summer gets into full swing, many children will be free to play outside, go for walks, and spend time with their friends without constant adult or parent supervision. Because of this, summer is the busiest time of year for child abductions. Brink's Home Security has created helpful kid's safety tips, offering a wide range of child safety information. Some tips are included below:

1. Approach the subject of safety in a non-t...