Archive for the ‘Baby Bloomer’ Category
Putting the Brakes on Pressure-Filled Vacations – By Stacy DeBroff
July 16th, 2013
How do we contain our 24/7 tendencies and avoid pressure-filled family vacations this summer? Dial it Back: Many families plan an annual vacation, hoping it turns into a "trip of a lifetime," causing undue pressure and outsized expectations. Isn’t the idea of a family vacation to just spend more time together ...
SUMMER AIR TRAVEL: SURVIVING THE TINY TERRORS – By Ageleke Zapis
July 16th, 2013
"As you parents know, a small child can go for weeks without going to the bathroom at home, but once you hit the road, it becomes pretty much a full-time occupation." -Dave Barry If I had children and I lived far away from my family, I would tell them not to ...
Get Your Kids Hiking! Start them Young and Keep it Fun – By Jeff Alt
July 16th, 2013
Want your kids to enjoy hiking and the great outdoors? Make it fun! In addition to walking the 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail, I walked the 218-mile John Muir Trail with my wife, and trekked across a 50-mile path in Ireland with her, our young daughter, and our extended family. We even emerged ...
How to Avoid Common Sports Injuries in Kids by Chrissie Klinger
July 16th, 2013
As a mother of two athletic kids, a volunteer coach, and a runner myself, I have seen my fair share of sports injuries. Although some sports are more dangerous than others, there are some injuries that are common across many sports. Ankle, shoulder, and knee strains and sprains are the ...
Overnight Camp Survival Guide: A Kid’s Perspective – By Hannah Alper, Kid Camper
July 16th, 2013
Last year I went to overnight camp for the first time. At first I was really nervous about being away from home for 10 days. I won’t lie and tell you that it was all easy. But I will tell you that after the first two nights I started to ...
July eZine Giveaway – Noblo Umbrella Buddy
July 16th, 2013
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Bloomin’ Mom: A Later Mom Shares – By Melissa Swedoski, MLTS Blogger and Baby Bloomer Editor
June 12th, 2013
Little girls are supposed to dream about their weddings, kids, a home and white picket fence, and the smart, funny, gorgeous husband who will chase his girl to the ends of the earth. Then there’s me. Growing up, I wanted to be famous. I wanted to be an actress. Or a rock ...
Lazy Sunday Morning Conversations: Daddy and Daughters – By Janine Huldie
June 12th, 2013
“Daddy, when we get a dog, I want to name her Lucy,” Emma told Kevin quite innocently. “No!! We are going to get a big dog, who is a male. No more women in this house. I am outnumbered as it is,” Kevin answered her back half laughing and completely trying ...
An Interview with Bill Klein from The Learning Channel’s (TLC) “The Little Couple” – By Adrian Kulp, Television Executive, Writer and Stay-at-Home Dad
June 12th, 2013
I'm honored to get out of hand and smash the champagne bottle on the bow of the boat with Bill Klein from TLC's "The Little Couple". If you've been watching this season, you'll know that he just became a dad... and I've been lucky enough to talk to him about ...
Ten “Thank-Yous” Every Father Should Hear – By Todd Patkin, Author
June 12th, 2013
Father’s Day is the perfect time to think about all of the ways in which your dad has impacted your life and give him the gift of heartfelt thanks. It’s incredibly heartwarming and fulfilling to hear directly from your child that he or she thinks you’ve done a good job ...
