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May 21, 2009 02:59 PM EDT --
Sometimes, it can be difficult to remember what it was like to be a teenager. After all, teens now are worlds away from how we acted at their age. They are technologically savvy and sophisticated, . . .
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March 24, 2009 09:49 AM EDT --
A couple weeks ago, fellow Five Mom Christy offered some great advice on how you can use the news to talk about cough medicine abuse. When parents talk a lot to their teens about substance . . .
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February 05, 2009 10:38 AM EST --
February may only have 28 days, but if you live in an area that gets cold, dreary weather during the winter, it can feel like the longest month of the year. It’s hard not to get bored during the short . . .
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September 22, 2008 06:07 PM EDT --
Back to school can mean back to stress for your teenage children. As they get older, they face more expectations in the classroom and participate in more extracurricular activities. It’s a lot to balance . . .
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August 11, 2008 03:05 PM EDT --
It’s the dog days of summer. After several months of summer vacation, our kids are walking the fine line between reveling in the time before school resumes and keeping out of the sweltering August sun. . . .
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July 02, 2008 09:35 AM EDT --
What are your favorite things to do on the 4th of July? With all of the planned (and unplanned) activities that go on during the holiday, it seems like sometimes there's just too many activities . . .
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June 06, 2008 12:42 PM EDT --
I can feel summer in the air!
Memorial Day, the unofficial start to summer, has come and gone. As the days grow longer and warmer, we also may start to feel anxious about what our children are doing . . .
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May 23, 2008 12:04 PM EDT --
Having a routing helps run a household. Whether it is a standard time for dinner, homework, or bed, routines make it easier for us to keep track of our kids and know what they are doing.
These routines . . .
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May 15, 2008 11:21 AM EDT --
There are two important parts to talking with kids about cough medicine abuse. The first is becoming educated on the issue. We at the Five Moms are doing all we can to provide the latest information right . . .
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April 29, 2008 10:20 AM EDT --
This article from the News-Leader had a great idea on something you can focus on this year when doing your spring cleaning – your medicine cabinet. It may be an area that is overlooked when . . .
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April 22, 2008 10:29 AM EDT --
Yesterday was another example of the history and tradition of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Every April, we recognize Patriots' Day, a state holiday that commemorates battles of the Revolutionary . . .
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April 15, 2008 11:06 AM EDT --
It's really amazing to think about what we've done over the last year here at the Five Moms . We have over 72,000 parents actively involved in our campaign! In the next few weeks, we'll . . .
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March 25, 2008 04:50 PM EDT --
Let's step back, and take a breath for a moment. The life of a parent is filled with schedules, responsibilities, stresses, and challenges. It's sometimes worthwhile to take some time and reflect . . .
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March 18, 2008 04:27 PM EDT --
Spring Break means something different to teenagers and adults. For our kids, it's a welcome reprieve in the middle of the semester; for parents, it can be an adventure of its own.
One concern . . .
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March 10, 2008 10:42 AM EDT --
It's my privilege to announce our next Five Moms All-Star : Marilyn Belmonte of Burlington, Massachusetts!
As you may know, we started a nationwide search in January for people . . .
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March 03, 2008 05:13 PM EST --
Changing the look of your kid's living space can be a good thing for their psyche, and even better, for your relationship with them. Read about some home décor tips for your teen and think . . .
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February 13, 2008 09:07 AM EST --
With pink decorations and candy hearts are everywhere, you must know that Valentine's Day is approaching! February 14 th is a perfect day to share your love and appreciation with the most important . . .
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February 05, 2008 03:10 PM EST --
When we are looking for information about cough medicine abuse to share with Five Moms members, we sometimes find more than just news articles.
Last week, Divine Caroline, a web site dedicated . . .
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January 24, 2008 10:45 AM EST --
With many schools and businesses closed because of MartinLuther King, Jr., Day and the snow storms here in the Northeast, I started thinking about a few things. Whether it is the opportunity to get things . . .
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January 16, 2008 06:18 PM EST --
We want to kick off 2008 with a bang. What better way than to pose a challenge to all of you? As you may have seen in your e-mail boxes in the past week, we are spending the first part of this year . . .
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