Entertainment
As my daughter gets older, we find it harder and harder to find age-appropriate shows for her. Most “teen” titles deal with heavy angst, issues surrounding drug and alcohol use,…
Kids & Teens
It’s that time of year. The time when every cough, sneeze, rise in temperature, or complaint of minor aches sends parents into a state of alarm. Colder weather and close…
Kids & Teens
The struggle is real. For most kids going back to school, it’s no longer about fun and games. Kindergarteners are starting with common core, while middle and high school students…
Kids & Teens
After watching The Jungle Book, Frans keeps going through the house humming and singing “The Bare Necessities.” The version used in the movie is especially catchy and is performed by…
Kids & Teens
Ah, summer is over. It’s time for the kids to head back for yet another new school year. They’ll be bringing home books, homework, projects, and maybe new friends. What…
Kids & Teens
It’s crazy how commonplace mobile devices are these days. Even babies are tech savvy when it comes to using mobile phones. But, as the child grows, when should you let…
Pets
Over the years, we have had the opportunity to try several home security cameras. Video clarity, infrared night vision, audio quality, and recording capabilities continue to improve. Even better is…
Kids & Teens
Entry into high school has been rough. Since September, my daughter has had so much schoolwork that she spends several hours during the day, every day, stuck behind the computer.…
Automotive
Oh, why can’t I make time stop? How is it possible that my little girl is almost old enough to apply for her driver’s permit and that next January she…
Kids & Teens
It’s tough to talk with teenagers. The recurring answers of “huh,” “nothing,” and “I don’t know” when you ask them how their day was gets old really fast. However, we…
Kids & Teens
I always assumed that, as my daughter got older, she would want to spend more time with her friends and by herself and less time with her parents. That’s what…
Automotive
Ford Driving Skills For Life is a program aimed at teens with wheel time under their belts. Participating teen drivers learn about skid control, evasive lane changing, and much more. The program…