http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:40:58 -0700 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:26:09 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Big-sale-on-board-games-at-Toys-R-Us?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner Toys R Us is currently running a terrific sale on kids' board games. For $3.99 each, you can buy: Candy Land Chutes and Ladders Memory Hi Ho Cherry-O Don't Break the Ice Ants in My Pants Cootie ... Holidays News Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:26:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Big-sale-on-board-games-at-Toys-R-Us?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Celebrating-40-years-of-Sesame-Street?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner November 10 celebrates a landmark event in children's television history. It was today, 40 years ago, that 'Sesame Street' debuted. Since that date in 1969 , 'Sesame Street' has gone on to entertain, enlighten, and educati... News Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:37:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Celebrating-40-years-of-Sesame-Street?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Book-review-C-is-for-Cooking?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner Finding the balance between cooking dinner (or breakfast or lunch) and keeping kids occupied is often the same as walking a tightrope wearing cement shoes. It's virtually impossible to do, but with a little persistence, dedication, sweat, and ... Resources Book review Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:51:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Book-review-C-is-for-Cooking?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Toddler-found-wandering-alone-raises-concerns-about-daycare-centers?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner Earlier this week, a 3 year old boy was found wandering, alone, by Route 896 in Newark; 6 motorists stopped to help the boy and called the police. It was discovered that he attended the Little Scholars 1 daycare, which is located off of 896, and that... News Resources Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:02:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Toddler-found-wandering-alone-raises-concerns-about-daycare-centers?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Cost-of-raising-a-child-221000?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner Today, an article was published that said a middle class family will spend $221,000 to raise a child from birth to age 18. While I don't dispute this figure, I feel that it is a bit misleading.The expenses are typically broken down into several categ... Around the web Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:58:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Cost-of-raising-a-child-221000?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Before-you-name-your-baby-read-this-first?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner A big part of the excitement for soon-to-be parents is figuring out what to name the newest edition to the family. And there are so many factors to consider: should the baby be named for someone in the family, should there be a theme (a la the Duggar... Websites Around the web Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:04:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Before-you-name-your-baby-read-this-first?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Website-for-kids-with-food-allergies?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner Recently, I was doing an Internet search for what is probably the world's most awesome candy (next to Reese's peanut butter cups), Coffee Crisps. The only problem with this candy is that it is sold primarily in Canada and as a result, are very diffic... Websites Resources Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:13:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Website-for-kids-with-food-allergies?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Delaware-parenting-news-stories-roundup?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner Living in Delaware, our primary source for the news is pretty limited to the News Journal. Since the website has been redesigned, it's a lot harder to navigate and the main stories tend to focus on the state budget crisis or the increasing viole... News Resources Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:46:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d15-Delaware-parenting-news-stories-roundup?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Working-moms-quick-and-easy-meals-part-2?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner This article is part of an ongoing series geared towards working moms. The bane of most working mothers' existance is dinnertime. From the planning to the cooking to the cleaning up, dinngertime can be nothing short of a nightmare. For me, the worst ... Around the web Resources Working moms Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:03:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Working-moms-quick-and-easy-meals-part-2?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d2-5-free-or-inexpensive-fun-family-activities?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner It's not a secret that Delaware's economy is so far down the drain, we need a plunger to get it out. From the proposed 8% pay cut to the closing of the Chrysler and GM plants to the downfall of the credit card industry, almost every family in th... Activities Resources Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:24:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m6d2-5-free-or-inexpensive-fun-family-activities?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Is-5-a-day-that-unreasonable?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner The latest news in the Jon and Kate Gosselin controversy is that Kate had Jon on a $5 a day allowance. The details surrounding when the $5 allowance are minimal--for instance, was this before or after the fame? Was the allowance his "fun" m... News Thu, 28 May 2009 19:13:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d28-Is-5-a-day-that-unreasonable?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d26-In-search-of-Delawares-biggest-family?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner I am not a fan of Jon and Kate Gosselin for a variety of reasons. I am, however, a huge fan of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, as well as their 18 children (this reason has nothing to do with the fact that I share a name with their oldest daughter). I w... Random Tue, 26 May 2009 18:35:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d28-In-search-of-Delawares-biggest-family?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d25-Simple-DIY-cleaning-products?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner This weekend, in a fit of inspiration aided by the long weekend, my husband and I decided to do something we rarely get the time to do...clean our house. I'm not talking the every day, wipe the counters, make the bed, pick up toys clean the house. I'... Resources Mon, 25 May 2009 19:57:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d25-Simple-DIY-cleaning-products?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Vote-for-the-next-Dunkin-Donuts-donut-and-support-a-UD-alumni?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner Last year, Joe Flacco and Vice President Joe Biden helped teach America where Delaware is on the map. And now you have a chance to help make  Delaware, and the University of Delaware, an even bigger part of history. How, you ask? Well,... Around the web Contests Tue, 19 May 2009 16:51:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Vote-for-the-next-Dunkin-Donuts-donut-and-support-a-UD-alumni?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d20-The-personal-side-of-the-8-pay-cut?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner Since it was announced last month, Governor Jack Markell's proposed 8% pay cut for State employees has been the talk of the town. No one has a middle of the road opinion on this; people are either passionately for the pay cut or passio... Media News Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:50:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d20-The-personal-side-of-the-8-pay-cut?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Working-moms-Delaware-to-receive-stimulus-money-for-child-care?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner This article is part of an ongoing series geared towards working moms.Anyone who has, or has had, a child in daycare knows how expensive it is. For many people, the cost of daycare is the same as their mortgage or rent, if not more. According to www.... News Resources Working moms Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:42:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Working-moms-Delaware-to-receive-stimulus-money-for-child-care?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d7-Benefits-of-music-for-children?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner Music has always been a huge part of my life. One of my earliest memories is sitting in my dad's car singing "Who Are You" by the Who. There was always some sort of music playing in our house, whether it was from my dad playing the pia... Kids Resources Development Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:28:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m4d7-Benefits-of-music-for-children?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m3d30-An-interview-with-Ed-Begley-Jr?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner On Saturday, March 21, 2009, the Delaware Energy Office sponsored the Great Green Expo. The keynote speaker at this event was Ed Begley, Jr, a well-known actor, environmentalist, and green living advocate. I had the pleasure of sitting down with... Interviews Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:46:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m3d30-An-interview-with-Ed-Begley-Jr?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m3d26-Working-moms-quick-and-easy-meals-part-1?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner This  article is part of an ongoing series geared towards working moms.There is nothing that induces an anxiety attack more than trying to figure out what to have for dinner. You don't want to feel like a short order cook, but you want to make s... Resources Working moms Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:52:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m3d26-Working-moms-quick-and-easy-meals-part-1?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m3d25-Kids-and-pets-guinea-pigs?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner   This article is part of an ongoing series co-written with Casey Troyer, Wilmington Pet Training Examiner.Growing up, the only pets I was allowed to have were those with gills. As a result, I never really wanted pets, especially furry ones with... Kids and pets Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:12:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1717-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner~y2009m3d25-Kids-and-pets-guinea-pigs?cid=exrss-Wilmington-Parenting-Examiner