Moms desire to give their children the best life has to offer. Yet sometimes the best doesn’t always translate into gratitude. Kerry Maunus and April George, founders of Turkey on the Table, are 2 moms who have made it their mission to teach kids across the world not only how to be grateful, but to…
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CEOMOM Book Club: Six Ways to Get Your Child Through a Stressful Situation
“She has a brain tumor.” I hated those words. My sweet, never-hurt-anyone’s-feelings-on-purpose (except maybe her brothers’) daughter had a tumor in her head. That was why she tripped more than usual and her hand rested in strange positions. And if we didn’t go in for neurosurgery, her movement, her sight, and her mind would all…
CEOMOM Book Club: Meet Annie Parnell, Author of Missy Piggle Wiggle Book Series
In 1947, Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle made her debut in a series of books centered on misbehaving children and magical cures. Although written decades ago, the stories and lessons depicted in Mrs. Piggle Wiggle are as relevant today as they were then. Annie Parnell, great granddaughter of original author Betty MacDonald, understands the sustainability of Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle’simpact on modern parenting. In collaboration…
Helping Hurricane Harvey’s Young Victims: Sydney Paige Runs Backpack and School Supply Drive
The victims of Hurricane Harvey have lost so much: homes, cars, belongings. Right now, their immediate needs are food, water, and shelter, but in the coming days and weeks, they’ll need even more. As schools re-open, many children will be without pens, notebooks, backpacks and other school supplies. Sydney Paige has partnered with Roonga to change that by running…
3 Tips For Encouraging Your Children To Love Books In The Digital Age
Plenty of things can get between a child and a good book – TV, video games and even kid-friendly cellphone apps. But despite all those potential distractions, there’s still a place in every child’s home for the printed word and such characters as Tom Sawyer, Winnie-the-Pooh and Curious George. “Even in the digital age, the…
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4 Ways To Inspire Kids To Turn Off Electronics And Turn On Their Creativity
Children love their electronic devices. Television, video games, cellphones and laptops keep them occupied for hours, in some cases acting as live-in babysitters while parents finish chores or just relax. But while all those devices have their advantages, they also can stifle creativity as children become absorbed in what’s happening inside those screens instead of…