rebeca  Thursday, April 29, 2010

It has come to my attention that there is a serious flaw in Facebook’s privacy settings.  I thought I should share this information because most people think that if they have their privacy options set to “friends only” that—as the name implies—only friends can see their posts. But that’s not the case anymore. In fact, [...]

rebeca  Sunday, April 18, 2010

Update: Full Stop
I am so thankful for everyone who has clicked on this link, voted for Cooper or written a letter on Cooper’s behalf. I’m happy to pass along this facebook update from the Laurie Berkner Band: ”Thanks to everyone who has written to us about Cooper. Laurie will be getting in touch with Cooper’s family [...]

rebeca  Monday, April 12, 2010

Did you know that eWaste is the fastest growing source of waste stream today? I’ve know about the hazards of electronic waste for some time now…and that is exactly why I have a pile of used gear in my office. I have insisted that my husband not throw any of it away, but that’s the [...]

rebeca  Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Spring has sprung and here in Indiana temperatures are hovering in the high 70s. This means lots of outdoor playtime with the kids, and of course time to whip out the sunscreen. I’m sure you’re already aware of the importance of sunscreen, so I won’t lecture you on that aspect. But, while we all know [...]

rebeca  Thursday, March 25, 2010

It turns out that Jaime (Average Parent contributor known as The Wine Mom) and I both have sons that are about the same age. So, it’s only logical that we both started potty training about the same time. Because potty training can be one of the most dreaded tasks known to a parent, we thought [...]

rebeca  Friday, February 19, 2010

I have to say that I really love blogging and sharing my experiences as a parent with so many great people. Since I started this endeavor, I’ve had the opportunity to build some really interesting and impacting relationships. Outside of communicating with all of you, one of my favorite parts of the job is that [...]

The Wine Mom  Monday, February 8, 2010

Love is in the air this month, but not just romantic kind. I like to share the importance of love with my family, and Valentines Day is the perfect day to do that. When I was growing up, my sister and I always got a nice Valentines gift or treat. We looked forward to that [...]

rebeca  Monday, January 11, 2010

You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give. ~ Sir Winston Churchill

This month’s do good tip comes courtesy of The Rookie Moms. As Rookie Mom Whitney pointed out in their Activity #168 tip, government assistance programs like food stamps cannot be used for diapers. Not only that, but [...]

rebeca  Sunday, January 3, 2010

If you’re anything like me, your pants are getting a bit snug from all the holiday treats and the New Year has served up a perfect opportunity to turn things around. This usually means healthier eating and some form of exercise. Before plunking down your hard-earned cash for a new gym membership, check out these [...]

rebeca  Monday, December 21, 2009

As you remember, The Average Parent has partnered with Britax and Dr. Laura Jana to answer some of your car seat safety questions directly. As a media spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, and a member of the AAP’s Section on Injury, Violence and Poison Prevention, Dr. Jana is one of the leading experts [...]