Recent Parents Blog | Holidays PostsThere's a Lesson in Here Somewhereby Michele Cheplic04 Jan 2009 11:50 PMChristmas isn't over quite yet... at least in our home. Tuesday we celebrate the Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day (formerly known as the "Feast of the Wise Men'') or the 12th day of Christmas. Or, in the words of my preschooler: "A day for more presents. Holidays and Family Dysfunctionby Michele Cheplic11 Dec 2008 09:34 PMTwas the dinner of Christmas and all through the house everyone was stirring... while visions of food fights danced in their heads. If that pretty much sums up your family gatherings during the holiday season, then you might want to take a cue from Demi Moore and Bruce Willis. Family Holiday Viewing Traditionsby Michele Cheplic04 Dec 2008 09:08 PMWhether it's "A Charlie Brown Christmas," "Frosty the Snowman," or "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," we all have our favorite holiday TV classics. The Annual Holiday Family Newsletter-Yea or Nay?by Michele Cheplic30 Nov 2008 02:33 AMAh, the annual holiday family newsletter. It reminds me of that Goodwill commercial that airs this time of year. You know the one about the purple paisley shirt. A Thanksgiving to Rememberby Michele Cheplic25 Nov 2008 08:55 PMIt will be a Thanksgiving to remember for the Reyes family this year. Despite the fact that they lost their home plus all of their belongings in the recent wildfires that scorched thousands of acres in Los Angeles County, mom Jan says the family will be counting their blessings tomorrow. Thanks for Givingby Michele Cheplic20 Nov 2008 09:50 PMFor giving me the keys to the car last Saturday night, money for my field trip, a roof over my head, a closet full of clothes, three meals a day... Thanksgiving may be the only day of the year you hear those words uttered by your self-absorbed teenagers. Tales from the Holiday Kids' Tableby Michele Cheplic18 Nov 2008 10:57 PMWith Thanksgiving just a week away many parents are finalizing their holiday menus, decorating the house, and working on the all-important Turkey Day seating chart. A good hostess knows it's all about the seating. Halloween, the Economy and Your Familyby Michele Cheplic22 Oct 2008 11:55 PMOprah Winfrey just devoted an entire show to the best money lessons you can teach your kids in these troubling economic times. The show featured tips on how to tell overindulged children that the spending needs to stop--NOW. Do Your Teens Still Go Trick-or-Treating?by Michele Cheplic21 Oct 2008 11:57 PMExactly how old is too old to be wandering around a neighborhood dressed as a werewolf, ringing doorbells in an effort to score mountains of free candy? Some parents believe that you are never too old to celebrate Halloween... my mom being a prime example. Parental Bargaining on Halloweenby Michele Cheplic15 Oct 2008 05:18 AM"Mmmm... Mommy!" Chomp. Chomp. "Mmmm... mmm... " Chomp. "Yum!" "Mommy, this... " Swallow. "This is better than chocolate!" --My 4-year-old daughter after eating her first Fig Newton. Recent Blog Comments Michele Cheplic says... "Nobleman, I don't think experts are suggesting you cut them off from candy "cold turkey." Moderation is key." Michele Cheplic says... "A trip to the police station for stealing--now there's a novel approach." |
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