Please welcome J. Aday to Pam’s Pen! J. Aday writes for children and adults is a motivational speaker.. Two picture books have been published by Guardian Angel Publishing and seven more are under contract. She is know as a differentaly-abled writer and speaker. Did I mention that she is a legally blind ventilator-dependent quadriplegic […]
Five chores you CAN get your kids to do!
Chores is an evil word in some households! Kids run and hide when Dad hollers for help and Mom mutters for more. How can we, as parents, make chores fun and rewarding? Here are a few ideas: Set and Clear the Table: As soon as your children are old enough to carry a plate without […]
What can you learn from a cub scout? or his mom?
Tonight my son graduated from a Wolf Scout to a Bear Scout. He is so proud of his accomplishments with scouts. He loves earning belt loops, patches, pins and Pinewood Derby Trophies. Cub Scouts bring families together through one exciting adventure after another. Today I am honored to interview Scouter Mom, a Scouter with experience […]
Sharing is caring
We teach our children everyday to share. “Don’t forget to share those cookies with your sister.” or, “Don’t forget to share your toys with your Daddy.” Sharing shows you care. Sharing is spreading joy and happiness to those around you. Today, I want to share a few of my favorite blogs with you. If teach […]
Just Ask Justin: Penguins, Yoshies and Snakes!
We’re back for another installment of Just ask Justin! We would both like to thank everyone who suggested topics for Justin to discuss. Justin loves talking about anything, believe me, he not only talks a lot, but he actually knows plenty of interesting facts he has learned from school, books and from HGTV. Yes, my […]
Did you see the Google Doodle today?
Check out the new Doodle for Google winner for 2011: How old do you think Matteo (the winner of the competition) is? As I was admiring his doodle, I imagined he was in high school, ready to go on to a graphic design or art school. Keep reading to find out how old he really […]