August, 2010 Archive
How do you show your kids you love them?
When I was growing up my mom showed me how much she loved me by always
being there. She knew all my friends, she was never preoccupied and
she was at everything that I did. Whether it was cheerleading, tap
recitals, or volleyball. My house was the...
How Do You Show Your Kids Love?
Giving them a kiss when they get a boo boo? Playing with them? Disciplining? Buying things? There are so many different ways that we show our kids we love them.
Join Jen and Barb as the talk to Michelle Borba, Author of “The Big Parenting Book” about...
Are you enjoying the end of summer?
The kids start school in a week. I know that our expert says start getting the kids on the school schedule two weeks before school, but I just can't do it. There is something so amazing about the late summer nights with the kids. Last night we...
Is Back To School Time Hectic For You?
That time again? Yes, you’re excited to get the kids back to school, but there is a lot to do and it seems to come upon us faster and faster each year. Join Jen and Barb as they talk to Gaye Pettibone, Director of Studies at Oakwood Private School...
Are you ready for Back To School?
I always love the first few months of summer. Vacations, no school
schedules, just pure bonding time with my kids. BUT by the last month I
am broke, exhausted and definitely ready for my kids to go back to
school. What I am not ready for, is my...
Is Your Kid A Picky Eater?
Will your kid only eat food that is brown? Won’t try anything new? Looks at you like your crazy if you suggest even a taste of something different? Jen and Barb talk to Dr. Mary Donkersloot RD Nutrisionist, Author, Consultant and Mom about ways to inspire our...
Is It Possible To Enjoy The Party When You’re The Host?
Love to throw a party, but when the night comes, you find yourself running around and not having the best time? Jen and Barb talk to Michele McAdoo, Kraft Kitchen Expert, about easy ways to prepare for your party so you can actually have a great time! From...
Are Your Kids Too Sick To Go To School?
Ever have your kids tell you they're too sick to go to school? Sometimes think they're faking or other times wonder what in the world you will do as you have a day filled with work or appointments? Jen and Barb talk to school nurse Laurie Linden, about how...
Back-to-School Prep:
I have started preparing for Back to School by getting my house in order (I missed the whole spring cleaning thing) which makes me more relaxed when getting my kids organized. We have already went through closets and took out everything that doesn't fit or in their words is "not...
Getting Ready For Back-to-School:
I am actually the most prepared I have ever been! I downloaded my list of items needed for both my kids’ classes (it is like a test...I really hope I get an A!), put together their emergency preparedness bags (we have to write a note to our kids in...



