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Haircuts For Kids Jul 20, 2010: Kids' haircuts can be a big deal for both parents and young children. Here are some valuable tips for minimizing struggles while making the experience both fun and rewarding.

Date Night for Parents Jul 16, 2010: Miss the days when you and your spouse were dating? When you could decide at the spur-of-the-moment to spend Friday night enjoying dinner and a movie? Well, what’s stopping you?

Mom Tip - My newest organizational tool...Cozi.com Jul 9, 2010: Are you a busy mom juggling your home, work and social calendar? How about the family dental and medical appointments? Do you keep track of the kid's activities? How about the dog or cat's vet schedule? Does one appointment that you weren't aware of hit you like a ton of bricks when you discover that it wasn't on the schedule?

Have a Parenting Question. Ask Donna! Jul 7, 2010: Q: What is a good alternative to reward and punishment when disciplining my child?
The reward and punishment way of discipline prevents children from making their own decisions and taking responsibility for their choices. A controlling, threatening tone of voice and behavior invites confrontation and arguing. Oftentimes, it leaves a child feeling powerless. Punishment is arbitrary and most of the time is not connected to the "crime".

Family Passport to Aquidneck Island Jun 18, 2010: Looking for something fun to do? Explore your own backyard! Aquidneck Island is full of amazing places for your family to enjoy this summer. Participating organizations include: Aquidneck Island Land Trust, City of Newport, Friends of Ballard Park, historic Fort Adams, Green Animals Topiary Garden, Newport Restoration Foundation, Norman Bird Sanctuary, Rose Island Lighthouse Foundation, Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge and Save the Bay.

Have a Parenting Question. Ask Donna! Jun 18, 2010: Q: As parents we are usually the teachers. What can we learn from our children?
A: Watch your children at play. Observe how they respond to their environment. They view surroundings through a fresh, natural, uninhibited lens—interacting with the world with spontaneity Children act in their world with a naturalness and unrestricted imagination that sometimes becomes illusive to us as adults.

Summer Reading 2010 Jun 10, 2010: Many of the local libraries have begun planning for their summer reading programs. If you have never participated with your children, it is a great way to keep the kids minds stimulated and keep them reading throughout the summer. Each program has goals and prizes that the children can strive to meet. Last year included a magician, museum passes, gulls tickets, and more. Be sure to sign up! It is a great thing to do with the kids on a rainy day!

Three Years Later - Time to Lose the "Baby Weight" - Part 2 May 28, 2010: Well, I am halfway to my goal and about 2 and a half weeks behind schedule. I am hoping to reach it by 4th of July. Just in time to fininsh out beach season! I have had a few setbacks along the way with girls weekend, birthday parties, and wine. But I did have fun!

Three Years Later - Time to Lose the "Baby Weight" - Part 1 May 21, 2010: Well, I guess since my daughter is three I can no longer use the excuse that I just had a baby. I was laughing a few weeks ago with my mom when she said she was still trying to lose the weight from me...UGH! The superficial side (we all have one) of me is worried about the weight and of course the way I will look in a bathing suit this summer. As a Physical Therapist, I want to have more energy and be more healthy.

Choosing A Swing Set And Playing It Safe May 21, 2010: Before selecting a swing set, survey and inspect your back yard to find the best possible place to put it.