Ten Ways to Raise a Life Long Reader

We have books in almost every room of our house. And the boys have their own “personal library” in their rooms. But this love of reading didn’t just happen for the boys. We as a family, Grandma and Grandpa included, made a conscious effort to make sure we were exposing the boys to reading and…

National Bike Month Bike Safety Tips

May is National Bike Month. With the weather warming up and more people hitting the streets on their bikes here are some ways to keep yourself safe. Always wear your helmet. Head injuries cause ¾ of the U.S. bicycle fatalities. Wear bright colored cloths or a safety vest. Equip your bike with lights and reflective…

Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten

May brings many things, sunshine, flowers, singing birds but one important thing it brings for parents of five year olds (or almost five year olds) is Kindergarten Round Up. The time of year when you register your child for Kindergarten. It’s an exciting and kind of scare thing for parents and kids a like. My…