All Entries in the "Parenting" Category
Families in Farming
A farmer for ten years, Heath annually tends a thousand acres of cotton and soybeans. His farm is one of the 98 percent in North Carolina that are family-run, he says.
Five Creative Tips for Your Child’s Lunchbox
Amidst the jam-packed schedule of a child’s school day, it’s nice to know there is one area where parents can make a difference - lunchtime.
What Kids Look Forward to When They Go Back to School…
Real kids. Real answers. Crystal Coast Parent magazine polled local kids on what they look forward to about going back to school. These enthusiastic answers may surprise you!
Mom’s MOMent: Michelle Williams
The best parenting advice I ever got is… learn to pick your battles, the housework will be there tomorrow, laugh, and enjoy the children because they grow up fast.
Back-to-School Craft: Awesome Organizers
What do you do with all the extra pencils, erasers, red pens and crayons left over once you’ve organized your child’s back-to-school list? Have some family fun with these cute containers that kids will love to create and keep their supplies in.
Selecting the Sport That’s Right for Your Child
Selecting the sport that’s right for your child is a struggle that many parents encounter each fall. The initial urge is to encourage your kids to play your favorite sport or the sport you were good at in high school. But signing a child up for a sport with the hopes of bringing back around a little of a parent’s glory days, may lead to a run of anxiousness and disappointment.
Study Shows Parents Shouldn’t Play Favorites
“Perceived favoritism from one’s mother still matters to a child’s psychological well-being, even if they have been living for years outside the parental home and have started families of their own.”
Blueberry Crisp: A Recipe for a Sweet Summer
Summertime is blueberry season. This succulent fruit is not only tasty, but the berries happen to be very good for the body as well. Cooking with blueberries is one way to fend off diseases and may help prevent certain cancers.
Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue!
My heart swells at the recitation of The Pledge of Allegiance, watching the still-proud gait of World War II veterans, and simply the thought of all those who have, or stand ready, to the provide the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our flag. Freedom is never free.
Mom’s MOMent: Anissa Jones
The quote I love is on a magnet I have on my refrigerator. It says, “We don’t remember days. We remember moments.”
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