Parent Plaza

There is just something about a daddy.If Mom is a sustained, lasting light, then Dad is a spark. It is certainly true in my family, where the men simply produce a different kind of energy. Dads and Grandpas are wonderfully familiar but, at the same time, exotic.Some of my most vivid memories from childhood took [...]

Shopping for kids can be a bit difficult sometimes. This is especially true if you get stuck shopping at the last minute, and what you thought you would buy isn't available.There are a few options to handle this kind of a situation. You can keep hunting all over town, check to see what is available [...]

We strive to create balance in our families. We strive to live each day in the knowledge that our family is a gracious gift; a gift to be treasured and celebrated in the every day. We strive to create a sense of peace and joy. We strive to live out our values by simplifying our [...]

In todays generation, people are more liberated. And because of that, a lot of things are going on today that was never heard of before. Say for example, the concept of being a single parent. Single parents are scattered all over the world, so we can not say that it is because of culture or [...]

There are a lot of consequences in being a single parent. It is not as easy as everyone imagines. There are so many issues surrounding a single parent. Some are good, but some are extremely bad. In everything that you do, there are consequences. And because being a single parent is an abnormality, society keeps [...]

On a rainy day when you're home with the kids, you've got to do something structured before the fighting starts. My wife thinks its a great time to get everyone cleaning, but I prefer a more fun route.Building a fort is a great activity for a rainy day. Although the dining table is [...]

Choosing the right Indian baby name and to find out its meaning can be a real pain! Keep in mind that before you choose the appropriate name for your child; you have to keep in mind that your dearest peanut is going to live with that name for the rest of his/her life. If you [...]

It was labor day when 8 year old Brandon's mother heard a commotion from her child's room. Seems that his 14 year old visiting cousin said something that upset Brandon which caused Brandon to strike the other boy. His mother Michelle hysterically called her therapist wondering what to do and how to handle the anger [...]

Today, another toy recall was announced. Beads from a popular craft kit put several kids into the hospital when they ingested a drug in the coating. I was one of the mothers who had bought this toy for my daughter. Unlike the other mothers, whose kids got sick from it, I hadn't yet given it [...]

There are few times of year more demanding than the holiday season. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, winter solstice or something else, there's just so much to get done. Presents to buy, relatives to visit, the house to decorate... plus everything else that you have to get done normally.One major stressor for many families [...]