From the category archives:

Parenting

In the song “I Can’t Be Tamed”, Miley Cyrus morphs into Barbarella and sings that she can’t be saved in the chorus. I sincerely hope that she reconsiders that statement.

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This double locker shelf is durable and priced right at $20. Much better than wire locker shelves that collapse after a few weeks of use.

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I had fun researching software that teaches kids how to manage money. I’m planning to eventually do a quick review of each of the four software options listed, but need to focus on other priorities right now, like lots of updates on About.com Financial Software, and tax software reviews.

4 Software Picks That Teach Kids About [...]

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As your child starts middle school this fall, be sure to provide a new set of strategies for the new environment. ADHD 2.0: New Questions in Sixth Grade and Beyond offers tips for study habits, transitions between classes and dealing with bullies, but the best advice is a useful method for getting a child [...]

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As I research ADD / ADHD in children and adults, I’m adding the books I read to my Tools for Managing ADD / ADHD store. Learning more about ADD / ADHD has helped me to realize that this condition must be managed just as a diabetic needs insulin or someone with a hypo-thyroid condition [...]

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Gretchen at The Happiness Project reflects on the question, “would I speak to my child the same way if I had an audience?“. Her short essay really made me think.

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