Blog Profile / Earnest Parenting
| URL : | http://www.earnestparenting.com | |
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| Filed Under: | Lifestyle / Parenting | |
| Posts on Regator: | 770 | |
| Posts / Week: | 6.2 | |
| Archived Since: | January 11, 2011 | |
Blog Post Archive
Childbirth and Back Pain – What to Ask Your Doctor about Your Body’s Changes
On the wall of the studio where my wife practices yoga is a quote, “Struggles make you stronger; changes make you wiser.” But the changes she experienced after childbirth confused us both so much that neither of us felt either stronger or wiser. Show More Summary
Bored Kids? Help Them Find a New Hobby Through Tutoring
Your kids can be human tornadoes: they run all over the house, jump on the bed, squeal, don’t listen to you, and fling food and other toy objects everywhere. This can leave your house in ruins, but it can also shatter any sort of patience you once had. Show More Summary
Disney Costume Ideas for Girls and Boys
Is there anything cuter than an excited child running around the house dressed up like his or her favorite hero? Kids love costumes, and since you are reading this article, you are probably one of the parents who knows this for a fact. Show More Summary
Felini the Flea Encourages Kids With Disabilities to be Heroes
I got to read a terrific new book recently, called Felini the Flea by Bruno Rossi. This is a heartwarming tale of courage that will delight both parents and children alike. Felini the Flea features the remarkable drawings of award-winning Illustrator, Lizette Duvenage and centers around Felini Rizzo, a one-legged flea. Show More Summary
Building a Better Student: Front Row
One of the hats I wear is that of public speaker, which means I’m often looking back at a sea of faces in a crowded room. In the past week alone I’ve been on stage twice, sharing insights and laughs with a few hundred people. It’s interesting to watch people file into an auditorium or assembly hall and choose their seats. Show More Summary
Stop Letting Your Budget Manage You
Does your financial situation make you feel like you’re constantly underwater? A 2013 study by Allstate Insurance found that 4 out of every 10 Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and trying to afford the essentials for their family on less money than they need. Show More Summary
Monday Give Away Linky
Hello, Heroes! Happy Monday! Loading InLinkz … Be the first to comment... Related Posts:Wahoo Monday Give Away Linky!Giveaway LinkyIt’s Monday! Link Up Your Give AwaysMonday Give Away Linky Day!New Monday Give Away Linky, Yay! Copyright © 2013 Earnest Parenting. Show More Summary
Get Your Kids Up and Moving
How are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions so far? Did you make one to get in shape or start eating healthier? Hopefully if you did you’re in that small minority of people that can stick to your guns and keep it up. While adults...Show More Summary
JumpStart Fans: Get Madagascar Preschool Surf N Slide Free This Weekend!
Howdy Heroes! Do your preschoolers love apps? I don’t have preschoolers anymore, but I am 100% confident that my boys would have been app fanatics had such a thing been invented when they were little. As it was, I recall a lot of fun times playing computer games. Show More Summary
Building a Better Student: Props
I once lived near a kid who walked everywhere carrying his skateboard. It was a pretty snazzy board, too, with eye-popping colors and glistening wheels. I realized one day that I’d never seen him ride it. It dawned on me that I often saw kids carrying skateboards, never once climbing aboard and riding. Show More Summary
The Books We Carry
Like most, I vagabonded in my early twenties. Though I did not move from town to town or from exotic country to exotic country as I wished, I frequently swapped apartments. Always hunting down a better space with nicer floor, pet policy,...Show More Summary
Action For Healthy Kids is Fighting the Good Fight Against Childhood Obesity
I got a chance to interview Rob Bisceglie, the CEO of Action for Healthy Kids. Enjoy! 1. What is AFHK? How long has the organization existed and what are its main goals? Action for Healthy Kids fights childhood obesity, undernourishment and physical inactivity by helping schools become healthier places so kids can live healthier lives. Show More Summary
Underage Drinking – A Parent’s Liability
With High School graduation right around the corner and the weather warming up, our teenagers are out on the prowl for a good time, and most likely, a good party. Our kids are typically aware of the negative effects of alcohol by now. Show More Summary
We’re Looking for Give Aways on Monday! Link Up
Hello, Heroes! We’re ready for the Monday Giveaway Linky again, yay. Last week saw nearly 50 giveaways listed, how cool is that?!? Loading InLinkz … Be the first to comment... Related Posts:It’s Monday! Link Up Your Give AwaysIt’s Monday!...Show More Summary
Happy Mother’s Day!
My boys helped make this video. It made me cry. Be the first to comment... Related Posts:How to Choose the Best Mother’s Day GiftHappy Mother’s Day, InternetsCelebrate Mother’s Day: Win a Deluxe copy of Pat the BunnyWish TechnoBoy and...Show More Summary
Things Might be Goofy for a Bit
Howdy Heroes, Good Friday evening to you! I am playing around with some settings on the backend of the site here, and things might look strange for a bit. I appreciate your patience and promise to put things back together shortly. Thanks! Be the first to comment... Show More Summary
Break Pal Increases Fitness, Health with Regular Routine
If you’re the parent of toddlers that you spend most of the day chasing, chances are you’re getting more than your fair share of exercise and movement every day. If, on the other hand, you have a job that has you sitting at a desk most of the day, exercise probably isn’t something you get during working hours. Show More Summary
Parenting and Nutrition 101: Is Your Family Getting the Best of You?
Mommy, can you please come play with me? Dad, can you pick me up at 10:00 tonight after the football game? Mommy, why is your tummy squishy? With all that goes on in busy parenting, it seems like only the health gurus in our lives make time to really consider the effects of complete nutrition on top of everything else. Show More Summary
Building a Better Student: The H Word
It was the lunch hour, and the sandwich shop was packed. Men and women from nearby businesses lined up to order, along with a sizable collection of students from the high school just down the block. Both groups pretended that the other wasn’t there. Show More Summary
With Skype, Families Stay Together
You’ve heard of Skype, right? It’s an online phone service, really. Skype is versatile, allowing for instant message-type conversations, audio and even video conferencing. I’ve used it myself every now and again. My favorite use of Skype is for family get-togethers. Show More Summary