July 13th, 2011 01:15pm

“Can I come home?”

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“You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching,
Love like you’ll never be hurt,
Sing like there’s nobody listening,
And live like it’s heaven on earth.”

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July 11th, 2011 03:41pm

Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh

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The Taz stared out at me from the back of the bus, his hand frozen in mid-wave, and his eyes pleading with me to stop the bus. I never did, and just waved until he was finally out of sight.

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June 1st, 2011 10:29am

Best and worst end-of-year gifts

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Kids are gearing up for the end of the year, eagerly anticipating the start of summer vacation. And if you’re like me, you’ve been racking your brain for what to give the people who have meant the most to your child throughout the school year. First on the list is their teacher. But on that same list are their daycare providers, bus driver, crossing guard, sports coach, librarian….

What do you give the people that have been shaping your child’s life all school year long?

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May 25th, 2011 04:17pm

Send your kids to camp this summer

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If you are still scrambling to find things to keep your child occupied, have you considered sending them away to camp? A tradition that my own family has kept for generations, camp is a great opportunity for kids to exert independence while making new friends and having tons of fun being active.

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June 22nd, 2010 03:46pm

Vacationing with teens

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The only thing worse than traveling with toddlers? Traveling with teens. But with some careful planning, a teen vacation can actually be quite pleasant. (read the article…)

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June 5th, 2010 08:00am

Hotel hunting? Check the reviews.

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Booking your hotel room online for your family vacation? You may want to pay attention to the customer reviews….and their photographs. (read the article…)

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June 3rd, 2010 08:00am

It’s official, summer vacation is here

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Summer vacation has started. As if entertaining my kids while I am trying to keep up on work and the household weren’t clue enough, their early-rising friends are sure to drive the message home. (read the article…)

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