Gifts From The Heart: Moms Remember...

To the untrained eye, it might look like a piece of bubble gum stuck to a safety pin; a pink chewed mass mistakenly rescued from the trash years before. However, to its owner, this cherished keepsake is a bejeweled treasure-still worn with extreme pride. For you see, this is more than it appears. It was made with love, given with delight, and received with a grateful heart-a gift from a young son on Mother's Day.

Since May 9, 1914 when the second Sunday in May was declared "Mother's Day", children and fathers have looked for meaningful ways to recognize and celebrate those unsung heroes in their lives: their mothers. I recently had the great pleasure of conversing with several Moms, and asked them about the "best gifts" they have ever received on Mother's Day. Here is a little of what they had to offer:

Gifts Made by Hand:

In The News:

pen paper and inkwell


cat break through


Send Your Child to College FREE!

College is one of the largest expenses through the course... Read More

Exams Cause Stress For Parents Too

When it comes to exams, or indeed any academic work,... Read More

For School Success, Dont Coddle Your Kids

Parents want their children to succeed in school. However, sometimes... Read More

Minimizing Homework Hassles

John Bishop's Goal Setting for Students.comParents ? Minimize Homework Hassles?It's... Read More

Internet Dangers - Protecting Children from Internet Jeopardy

Parents are in a unique position to "monitor" their children's... Read More

Does Your Child Need A Bedtime Routine? - Yes!

Do you struggle to get your child to bed at... Read More

I Cant Sleep Without You

When my firstborn arrived into this serene and peaceful household,... Read More

Raising a Tobacco-Free Kid

We begin forming healthy habits at a young age. With... Read More

Best Tips for Stress Free Child Party Games

When planning a child birthday party, just a little bit... Read More

Americas Public schools --- Deteriorating Like They Did In Ancient Rome

The citizens of the early Roman Republic enjoyed an education... Read More

Marriage, Divorce, and Kids

Are men to blame for the divorce problem in this... Read More

What is Prenatal Intelligence?

Prenatal intelligence, also known as fetal intelligence, has become a... Read More

Bird Flu Pandemic

What are the easiest things citizens can do to prevent... Read More

Words of Wisdom for Single Parents

The cost of being a parent and raising a child... Read More

Ten Ways To Become Your Teenagers Best Friend

Best friends! It may seem impossible to believe, but today's... Read More

Selecting and Hiring Childcare Employees

In today's fast-paced society, many families depend on some form... Read More

Lets Read! The Benefits of Reading to Your Children

Parents, when you help your children learn to read, you... Read More

Signs of Child Sexual Abuse

Many families do not want to believe their child is... Read More

Children Who Talk to Angels

What do you do when your child begins talking to... Read More

5 Simple Steps Guaranteed To Allow You To Spend More Time With Your Children This Summer

Look around: Your kids are counting sleeps until the last... Read More

Building Your Childs Self-Esteem

According to researchers, most children enter school with a good... Read More

Valuable Parenting Tip

Very often, new parents rely on a parenting tip or... Read More

Who Are You When the Professional In You Meets Baby?

Are you a professional?Notice how the questions differs from, "Do... Read More

From Go Fast Kids to Calm Kids

How excited do kids get with the start of school... Read More

The ADHD Parents Guide: Questions for the School

Here is something that you might want to keep if... Read More

Choosing Wooden Toys For Children

Wooden toys are one of the best alternatives for the... Read More

You Goofed? Hip, Hip, Hooray!

Certainly we all want our children to excel. But it... Read More

Humans and Their Innate Need for Drug Stimulation

We know that ancient cultures and Indians and the like... Read More

Just What Is A Learning Disability?

A learning disability is defined as a permanent problem that... Read More

How Children Learn

Nurture and TeachThe single most important thing caregivers can do... Read More

Teach Your Child About Money

What are we teaching our children about money? Hopefully something!I... Read More

How Useful Are Bed Wetting Alarms

Whenever parents discuss how to deal with bed wetting, the... Read More

Parents --- Your Childrens Report Card May Be Rigged

Under the "No Child Left Behind Act," public schools whose... Read More