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Parenting: Tiger Mom has a few regrets
If you have only heard about “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” and decided you hated it, the Tiger Mother has a request: Read it. All of it. And then decide. The memoir, a global bestseller that has prompted anger, scorn and vitriolic e-mails, is Amy Chua’s account of raising her two daughters “the Chinese [...]
Fast and fun room fix-ups
Add a major dose of personality to your child’s bedroom – and do it on a budget. We’ll show you how to dress up a dresser, create a headboard, customize bed linens, and jazz up those tired old walls. Make-a-Face Dresser An assortment of drawer pulls and a little imagination can revive a plain old [...]
Parents guide to new movie releases
RED TAILS Rating: PG-13 for some sequences of war violence What it’s about: African-American pilots prove their mettle to their white superiors, their peers and the Germans as members of a famed fighter group of World War II. The kid attractor factor: A young cast, including both actors and rap stars, and a lot of [...]
Wet Weather? Play Together!!
With the first big rain since November, what are your plans for the day? Whatever you do, spend time together! Here are some suggestions: Observe. Open the blinds and watch the rain together. I know it sounds corny, but sometimes I just enjoy watching the rain…. with a cup of hot chocolate and my fuzzy pink [...]
After School Art Classes at the Fresno Art Museum
Children can explore the Museum’s exhibitions, be inspired by our art and artists, and work on their own creations in our classroom with Museum art instructors and an occasional special guest artist. Focus will be on drawing and painting. Recommended ages 7 – 14 Monthly Fee: Museum Family Members and above: $50.00 Non – Members: [...]
FREE Family Events are ALWAYS FUN!
Yes, I am that “Fresno Couponing Girl;” but that does not mean we only save money couponing. Sometimes you need to look for free, fun, family things to do in town. Let’s face it, we all need to have fun and if the only way we know how to have fun is by spending money, [...]
Mother of Confusion: New Moon Girls is a magazine by girls, for girls
Girl power! We’re used to hearing the term now, more than a decade after the Spice Girls made it popular, and are seeing more opportunities and support available for girls transitioning into womanhood. But what was available for girl empowerment before those words and ideology became an influence on society? Not much. Which is exactly [...]
Creative New Year
Here are two ideas for bringing in the New Year with a little DIY style. Sweet Sugarbelle What better way to celebrate 2012 than with cookies inspired by cookie expert Sweet Sugarbelle? If you’re not familiar with her blog, go — right now — and check it out. This blog is a virtual cookie lover’s [...]
Read Rich’s Story: 31 Years Old
Read Rich’s Story: 31 Years Old I am a 31-year-old Physician Assistant student. I have struggled my whole life with learning difficulties and school brought these problems to the forefront. Even with all my extra hours of studying, my exam scores were still down below the class average. I decided to go through brain training [...]
Coping with Christmas without children
It is the first work day after Christmas. Things should start to get back to normal now – and I’m glad. Don’t get me wrong. I loved all of my presents. I loved the rich food and conversation of family and friends. I loved listening to my favorite radio station as it transitioned to Christmas [...]
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