(2) Karen & Gerard | 7 months ago

The Cleveland City Stars will be hosting a soccer clinic at Parma Heights Baptist Church May 10 from 10 a.m. to noon for grades 1-6 and is FREE. The church address is 8971...

(11) Gretchen Lancour | 3 months ago

In addition to writing this wonderfully entertaining blog, I write pop culture pieces, reviews, personal essays , and stories for children. My first picture book is on sub...

(1) aussiecynic | 6 months ago

Of late I find myself becoming more and more disolutioned with people in general. Hard words I know but true none the less. People seem to be caught up with the pursuit o...

(1) maxine46 | 6 months ago

Today's society has taken profanity to a whole new level as if its backbone has absolutely no merit. Why does it have to be used so often and, so forcefully? It's used in...

(17) claire light | 3 months ago

I grew up on Young Adult, or YA, books, and came back to them nearly ten years ago now when I was working in a bookstore. The Harry Potter books were making a splash, and...

(1) blackfamilylife | 3 months ago

Alice Hanks Ferugson, also known as "Miss Alice", "Big Momma", and to our children, "Nanny". Big Momma was my mother's mom. There are many "Big Momma's" that have been th...

(1) blackfamilylife | 4 months ago

In our family, there is a very strong bond that unites us all. The strength in black families is a strength learned through the need to survive. In the early years, the l...

(7) Crayon Marks | 3 months ago

My name is Christy and I am a stay-at-home mom. Somehow that reminds me of being in an organized meeting with others exhibiting the same needs, perhaps POYCA (Parents of ...

(2) blackfamilylife | 4 months ago

First I would like to thank you for taking the time to visit our page and learn more about "black family life". We are a family of five. My husband's name is Joe. We met ...

(0) R. Eason | 3 months ago

"Shut up before I bust you in the mouth!" she yelled. The words cut through my early morning coma like a butcher's knife slicing through butter. The language was sharp an...

(2) blackfamilylife | 4 months ago

Ziah is 13 months old. We are at the stage where we have to cater to her and what she wants or ELSE! She is so "demanding". Ziah wants what she wants, but on her time. We...

(2) blackfamilylife | 3 months ago

Today, June 28, 2008 my brother Nicholas' son Kaiden was born, 7.5 oz and 20 in. long. I've almost lost count of the number of grandchilden in the family. I can tell you ...

(1) blackfamilylife | 4 months ago

Today started out beautiful for us. We went to visit a new church today, after being invited by my Aunt several weeks ago. We have a church that we attend regularly, but ...

(1) blackfamilylife | 4 months ago

Today started out beautiful for us. We went to visit a new church today, after being invited by my Aunt several weeks ago. We have a church that we attend regularly, but ...

(2) blackfamilylife | 4 months ago

It was a long day with Ziah today. First of all, she absolutely hates her car seat. We drove about 40 miles to help my sister move and Ziah was not at all happy. The comb...

(2) blackfamilylife | 4 months ago

Ziah is 13 months old. We are at the stage where we have to cater to her and what she wants or ELSE! She is so "demanding". Ziah wants what she wants, but on her time. We...

(2) blackfamilylife | 4 months ago

It was a long day with Ziah today. First of all, she absolutely hates her car seat. We drove about 40 miles to help my sister move and Ziah was not at all happy. The comb...

(1) blackfamilylife | 4 months ago

Because I think each day minute by minute. I hope to give you at least a little something of our life to read about each day. "EACH DAY IS A BLESSING, MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN...

(1) Galvanize | 4 months ago

I've been binging on Denise Richards all day. I'd never seen Wild Things...though I own a copy, which speaks more about my capacity for procrastination than it does of the...

(1) blackfamilylife | 4 months ago

What a whirlwind of a day work was today. It was end of month dollars, dollars, and more dollars. Meeting the monthly/quarterly budget, means kicking it in overdrive. I w...

(2) Gloria Attar, RN BSN | 3 months ago

(Originally written in 2001 while living in Italy with my daughter, then three years-old.) 'My mother is a travel agent for guilt trips.' I have often said that about my ...

(7) Crayon Marks | 3 months ago

Are you cooped up in the house due to outdoor allergies and/or extreme heat? Here is a science idea for you to try with your child. Topic: Colors Objective: Your child wi...

(7) Crayon Marks | 3 months ago

Christy has a B.A. and M.S. degree from Purdue University where she majored in elementary education and early childhood education. She taught elementary school for 20 yea...

(2) vbright | 3 months ago

If anyone find themselves going through, or to Omaha Nebraska, you will find there are many interesting things to do here. To begin, I'll tell you some interesting facts ...

(2) blackfamilylife | 4 months ago

DADDY, MOMMA, BROTHER, SISTER, CAT, DOG, MOO, NO NO, THANK YOU, PLEASE, STOP, QUACK QUACK, MEOW, BYE BYE, JOJO, OUTSIDE, DORA, BABY, MOVE, MINE, MAXX, ...

(0) cherylannenelson | 4 months ago

Those of you who have toddlers and pre-schoolers are probably already Privy to the wealth of amazing shows on Noggin, but for those of you who may not know about this won...

(0) naduahmarie | 3 months ago

Creating a place for all.... My Genie Loves Me! Where thoughts and things are one. Today I am announcing the union of Rhonda Marie Hayman [ME], author, with Tori Clark, a...

(1) blackfamilylife | 4 months ago

For all the mother's out there, do you ever wonder what would happen with those small things that you do for your children, if you were gone? I mean, gone, as in passed a...

(7) Crayon Marks | 3 months ago

Crayon Marks... they are everywhere you look. They are the colors in the rainbow and t hey are the ocean at the beach. They are shadows of forests a nd steep sides of mou...

(0) Crayon Marks | 3 months ago

Do you have trouble working on school skills with your own child? Are you thinking about hiring a tutor? Before you spend the money, please try this strategy. Much of thi...

(1) blackfamilylife | 3 months ago

The routines associated with our everyday life can sometimes get boring and predictable. There are so many things that you can do as a family to out smart some of those p...

(0) shivers | 4 months ago

Need lyrics? Words to go with your tune? A song for your movie/play/musical? Drop me a line here and I'll be happy to help. I have written lyrics for a funny children's m...

(0) blackfamilylife | 4 months ago

School is almost set to start in 3 1/2 weeks. Wow! It seems that the summer weeks are passing so fast. As children, I think I enjoyed the summer days so much that it neve...

(1) blackfamilylife | 4 months ago

We have taken on small projects, here and there, the past 6 months to complete some home improvements around the house. It has actually been a whirlwind of emotion in try...

(1) blackfamilylife | 4 months ago

We have taken on small projects, here and there, the past 6 months to complete some home improvements around the house. It has actually been a whirlwind of emotion in try...

(1) blackfamilylife | 4 months ago

So, JoJo is 13 years old now and just this past year we have experienced a growing interest in going to parties and spending more time away from us. As always, we do most...

(2) blackfamilylife | 4 months ago

I know that I sounded so optimist in dealing with Ziah's "temper tantrums", but I have to say that she is not responding very well to my previous tactic at all. Only 13 M...

(0) naduahmarie | 4 months ago

I sit and ponder where life would be today if I hadn't made the move I had. Taken the leap into the unknown. Then I think "Why am I pondering?? I took the leap!" Yes, and...

(1) blackfamilylife | 4 months ago

Take the time to find other methods of relaxing, before committing to taking medication to help you relax. Finding time to relax may be under your own control and these r...

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(1) Writing | 2 months ago

In our current society, parenting skills are more important than ever. Children face more pressure than at any other time in history while in school, at home, with their ...

(5) Beth Campbell | 3 months ago

Who is Dancing Grandma? I can't remember a time when I wasn't singing, dancing, whirling and twirling. I believe that my life was choreographed before I was five, but I s...

(0) SWilliams | 4 months ago

As Christians, we know that God speaks to us today --maybe not in an audible voice, but still He speaks. Not long ago, I was battling with some issues concerning my oldes...

(2) vbright | 4 months ago

My Friends, my Fellow Americans, my Fellow Parents; What a year it has been! My new Grandson arrived on Mother's Day, and he was dubbed "Jeffery Lee J**** III, quite a na...

(2) twistedteacher | 3 months ago

So I was watching a program on CNN late the other night. I was hoping to find a program that would bore me into the land of Nod. Luckily I came across a special hosted by...

(2) twistedteacher | 4 months ago

Just as every region, culture, or microcommunity has its colloquialisms- we know many professions do too. Here is a sampling and translation of some of the unofficial lan...

(1) reasonette | 3 months ago

Well, here I am giving birth yet again ... I don't see myself particualrly as a Mother Earth type, but oh!...The need to create...a fertile and safe place for ideas rangi...

(2) twistedteacher | 3 months ago

MOVIES THAT INSPIRE TEACHERS 1) Stand and Deliver The classic teacher movie whose message is very important in today's society: never believe that students are unable to ...

(3) hernetwork | 3 months ago

As I walked into the bathroom today, my daughter followed behind me happily chanting "baff" "baff". She played with her rubber duckies and splashed around in the bubbles ...

(5) Beth Campbell | 3 months ago

You Can Help a Child Dance You can make a difference....I need your help. I have a dream and I am a believer of the concept that "If you can dream it, you can achieve it"...

(0) reasonette | 3 months ago

I have to admit to being one of the many people who had to see this movie on its first weekend out, and, after reading cautionary notes from most movie critics, I elected...

(1) mlkiser | 4 months ago

I believe in humor and laughter. I am blessed with a fairly decent sense of humor and being a Scorpio, it may even be a bit, "off the wall". With all of the stress that w...

(0) nathalie | 4 months ago

I got interested a year ago with the so-called "children prodigy" phenomenon. Being the mother of two young children, I can relate to these moms who rave about their talen...

(11) Gretchen Lancour | 4 months ago

Time for another look at a cool children's book, this one written and illustrated by your child. Scribble Press offers blank books kids can write and illustrate. Choose f...

(1) aamina | 3 months ago

Now who doesn't struggle when naming their pets...or even their children? Here are a few suggestions for names inspired by great literary characters. Please feel free to a...

(0) Mark Weitzman | 3 months ago

The 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament ended July 27. Viewers new to sumo might titter at the big buttock cheeks flapping from what you're apt to call "the diaper". The ...

(2) clovergirl25 | 3 months ago

One day at school I walked into second period. When I saw my friend she said she had to tell me something extremely important. She looked as if her world had come crashin...

(6) L Wallgren | 3 months ago

The Autism Society of America , founded more than 40 years ago, asked the 2008 presidential candidat es to share their views on the issues surrounding autism. In response...

(2) Hank | about 1 month ago

I don't know how many times I have told someone "nothing has changed, everything is the same here." But that is a lie because nothing ever is the same. Our lives are not ...

(5) Kimberly Michalski | 22 days ago

Years ago although it was enticing I purposed not to live vicariously through my kids. Trying to give them all the things I never had or engage all their free time in act...

(1) sweetieworld | 3 months ago

My name is Sweetie and I'm a cat. I'm 6 years old and I know a lot of important things, like how to type. Typing isn't easy, because my claws get in the way, but sometime...

(0) Crayon Marks | 9 days ago

Yes, this is about my little Cole. *sigh* After all of our efforts, he did it again. If you are laughing right now, well, go right ahead. You've probably had similar expe...

(21) Kimberly Michalski | 13 days ago

We know that every day he ingests over 10,000 calories and practices about 5 hours. But did you know he has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, also known as Attent...

(0) Mark Weitzman | 2 months ago

They say min min min min minnnn. They makes adults run in fear. They’re the winged scary-cicadas! Kids, watch out! Kids, no, don’t! You enjoy catching them? With your...

(0) Stacie Naczelnik | 2 months ago

I'm an educated, healthy, and happy woman. I'm in my late twenties. I am also married. And my biological clock is ticking. My husband and I aren't quite ready to have chi...

(0) Stacie Naczelnik | 2 months ago

Wait, men have biological clocks too? In no way am I pressuring my husband to start a family before he's ready (hey, I'm not ready yet either), but I still cannot help re...

(38) Aspira | 2 months ago

I have to share this with someone, it may as well be you. This is a song that my 7 year old went to singing just out of the blue. I thought it was cute. She's always comi...

(3) aprilt33 | 2 months ago

Hi everyone, I am a freelance writer, and mother of four. I stay busy almost every second of everyday. If I am not writing, then I am reading. Reading posts, reading job ...

(1) askmaster | 2 months ago

Smart women know who manages the kids and household 99% of the time, no matter who brings in a bigger paycheck. Can Senator Palin help run the White House while raising a...

(38) Aspira | 24 days ago

Small itty-bitty rug rats. Small as they can be. Crawling and wandering, under the kitchen table, peekabooing. The girl smiles, and makes a kissy face, like all small itt...

(0) Aspira | 2 months ago

Aunt Doris' Christmas Cookies 1 quart pecans 1 cup candied pinapple 1 cup candied cherries 1 cup self rising flour 1 cup coconut 1 can condensed milk Cut fruit and mix wi...

(38) Aspira | about 1 month ago

Down home Southern Cooking! Hi! Wanting to share with you some really great recipes that have been passed down through our family, They are really yummy! Make some for yo...

(0) Aspira | about 1 month ago

'Unbelievable' Peanut Butter Cookies 1-cup peanut butter 1-cup white sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 egg (beat in bowl) Mix peanut butter, white sugar, & vanilla. Add beaten eg...

(0) Aspira | about 1 month ago

Blackberry Cobbler 1-cup flour 1-cup sugar 1-cup milk Blackberries Mix flour, sugar, milk together. Pour into a buttered pan. Pour Blackberries on top of the mix in the p...

(0) Aspira | 24 days ago

Unbaked Cookies 2 cups sugar 3 tbsp. Cocoa 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup margarine or the equivalent of, in apple sauce. Even mashed banana's... 3/4 cup peanut butter 1 tsp. vanil...

(0) Aspira | 24 days ago

Oatmeal Cookies 3/4 cup shortening 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup water 1-teaspoon vanilla 3 cup uncooked oatmeal 1 cup all purpose flour...

(0) Aspira | 24 days ago

Japanese Fruit Cake Batter 3 cups flour 2 cups sugar 6 eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter 1 big teaspoon baking powder Mix batter as for any other cake. Divide batter eq...

(0) Aspira | about 1 month ago

Grandmother's Cinnamon Rolls 1-cup milk 1/4 cup sugar 1-teaspoon salt 1/4 (1/2 stick) margarine 1/2 cup warm water (105 - 115 degrees) 2 packages yeast 2 eggs, beaten 5 1...

(0) Aspira | 2 months ago

Dishpan Cookies 4 cups self rising flour 2 cups white sugar 2 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup oatmeal 1/2 coconut 2 cups crushed cornflakes 2 cups melted Crisco 2 tablespoons va...

(0) Aspira | 2 months ago

Aunt Loretta's Banana Nut Bread 2 eggs 3 medium ripe bananas 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup oil 1-tablespoon vanilla 2 cups all purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 1-teaspoon baking powder...

(0) Aspira | about 1 month ago

Aunt AnnaLois' Coconut Pie 2/3 cup sugar 1 1/2 cup milk 3 eggs 2-tablespoon flour 1/2 tablespoon vanilla 1/2 stick margarine 1 can coconut Mix sugar, eggs, flour, and the...

(0) Aspira | 2 months ago

Aunt Ruth's Cream Cheese Pound Cake 3 sticks butter 3 cups sugar 1 - 8 oz. cream cheese 6 eggs 3 cups cake flour 1-teaspoon vanilla Dash of salt Cream together butter, su...

(0) Aspira | 2 months ago

Aunt Vermell's No-crust German Chocolate Pie 2 ounces German sweet baking chocolate 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1-teaspoon vanilla 3 beaten eggs 1-cup sugar 3 tablespoon ...

(0) Aspira | about 1 month ago

Aunt Ginny's Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 1/4 cups sifted all - purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon soda 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine 1/2 cup granulated sug...

(0) Aspira | 24 days ago

Papa's Favorite Cookie Crisps 1 cup butter 2 eggs 1 box (light)brown sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. soda 3 1/2 cup flour 1 cup chopped walnuts Sift together salt, soda,& fl...

(5) nancyscorner | about 1 month ago

Obama is against firearms and the National Rifle Association of America ( NRA ) is campaigning against him. The campaign is not authorized by any of the candidates or the...

(5) nancyscorner | about 1 month ago

Instead of buying regular schools clothes every year, if you had a choice would you like to see your child/children in school uniforms or regular clothing. My daughter ga...

(0) Aspira | 24 days ago

I've often heard others write about affiliate marketing. Some are really gung-ho, while others are down in the mouth when they speak of it. I'm curious and am trying to l...

(0) Aspira | about 1 month ago

Getting the full benefit of Herbal Remedies Herbs have been around since the beginning of time, when seeds began growing over the rich lava based new terrain when the ear...

(1) suzannehailey | about 1 month ago

How do You Entertain a Three Year Old on Halloween? It was Halloween and it was Grampa's turn this year to take all the kids out trick-or-treating. Wondering why one of h...

(0) Aspira | 24 days ago

I have a question, When you are posting to PNN, is it acceptable to add a link to an affiliate site product if you have written an article and include the link in as well...

(1) Aspira | about 1 month ago

You know, the internet is a very entertaining and useful creation, which has evolved down through the years. It helps us in oh so many ways, from finding the information ...

(1) Aspira | about 1 month ago

When you have your own business, you will find that you can drive more traffic to your business website or even your personal website by the inclusion of good quality con...

(1) Aspira | 24 days ago

When I was a little girl, we lived in Okinawa, Japan for about 2 years. We were there while I was in the 2nd and 3rd grades. I enjoyed being there, it was a charming plac...

(0) Aspira | about 1 month ago

In this big wide wonderful modern world, it can be very hard to grow up to be a good citizen of the world, what with everything from drugs, sex and various types of music...

(1) Aspira | about 1 month ago

The Sun was in Pisces, the moon in Capricorn and Virgo was rising as I took my first breath in this lifetime. You should get to know me, because I am a wonderful person w...

(0) authorslegacy | about 1 month ago

There's a story that needs to be shared For whomever wants to hear It's about a fight that needs to be fought For the hope of a few more years It exposes a mother's love ...

(0) Niki | 29 days ago

Life is a complicated activity with lots and tons of ways in which to improve your ability to live it with interest and satisfaction … or to inhibit your ability to slo...

(0) Niki | 29 days ago

Women. As a younger, very left-brained person I struggled with female company. They gossiped, ridiculed, complained, and in general had nothing useful to say about what w...

(0) Niki | about 1 month ago

He l lo Ladies & Gentlemen! I'm new to PNN and as you can see; my site is currently under construction. The object of this site is to deal with Women’s Issues, Self...

(0) Niki | about 1 month ago

He l lo Ladies & Gentlemen! I'm new to PNN and as you can see; my site is currently under construction. The object of this site is to deal with Women’s Issues, Self...

(1) authorslegacy | about 1 month ago

(In memory of my father) Now that I am grown with children of my own, I can still remember the days I sat on my daddy's lap. I can hear him telling