Mama Drama: Respectful Independence
March 12, 2010 – 7:00 am | No Comment

Dear Mama Drama:
My eight-year-old son has recently become very rude and disrespectful. Every time I ask him to do something he argues with me. When I try to help him with something he becomes surly …

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Win a Leprechaun Science Kit from Steve Spangler Science
March 2, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Win a Leprechaun Science Kit from Steve Spangler Science

The Science Secrets of Leprechauns Revealed
Do the leprechauns visit your home every year on St. Patrick’s Day? Those mischievous leprechauns break into my house every year and wreak havoc. And yes, the leprechauns bring a …

Science Fair Season – Ask Questions, Explore and Discover
February 13, 2010 – 7:00 am | One Comment
Science Fair Season – Ask Questions, Explore and Discover

Science Fairs are held year round, but February is a very popular month for schools to hold a science fair. Have you signed up for your school’s science fair but haven’t picked a science fair …

Love in a Test Tube – Fun Valentine’s Day Ideas!
February 4, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Love in a Test Tube – Fun Valentine’s Day Ideas!

Valentine’s Day celebrates love. Or maybe it celebrates all the kids in your child’s class with the big exchange of small paper postcards. If they’re lucky, they will get a lollipop attached to the paper …

Ideas for Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day With Your Kids
January 18, 2010 – 7:00 am | Comments Off
Ideas for Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day With Your Kids

Martin Luther King Jr. Day always creeps up on me. After the frenzy of Christmas, this important commemorative holiday goes unnoticed at my house.
I have vowed to make this year different.
Of course, the most …

Decorating with Science
December 22, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Decorating with Science

Have you decorated your home for the holidays yet? They are coming up quickly and if you haven’t finished sprucing up the home, why not try decking the halls with a little science?
First, you’ll need …

Santa’s Footprints by the Fireplace
December 13, 2009 – 12:01 am | One Comment
Santa’s Footprints by the Fireplace

Santa, or St. Nick, visits our house early each year. It is a tradition in my family to celebrate St. Nicholas day on December 6th. Jolly Old St. Nick visits overnight and fills our stockings. …

A Tree for your Tree
December 6, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
A Tree for your Tree

Looking for some fun, inexpensive, easy and quick holiday crafts to do with the kids? One they’ll love and you’ll all remember for years to come? How about an ornament to adorn your …