Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Little Dolls: Tenderly Tending To Every Strand of Brown Girl Hair, With a Smile

January 28, 2010 by Administrator  
Filed under Big Girl Stuff, Featured Contributors

By Denene Millner.
Good grief, why didn’t anybody warn me? I mean, I had a bazillion dolls—most of them black with coarse hair that I spent hours combing and washing and pulling into ponytails and meticulously parting into perfect and perfectly fabulous rows of cornrows. Sometimes a piece of brown paper bag or a spare sponge [...]

Clothing Wars: Learning the art of compromise when it comes to your daughter’s clothes

December 31, 2009 by Elizabeth Donovan, M. A.  
Filed under Big Girl Stuff

By: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A.

It’s 7:15 am and my 6-year-old and I are at it again. She’s insistent on wearing blue jeans and a Star Wars t-shirt to school and I’m aghast that Yoda will take center stage in her school picture scheduled for today. Welcome to the never-ending saga of girls who know what they [...]

Talking to Your Daughter about the Economic Crisis

November 1, 2009 by Administrator  
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By: Mary Jo Rapini, LPC.

Many couples are struggling right now during this economic crisis and it seems like there is no end in sight. I was raised in a very poor family and I remember the “money arguments” my parents used to have. It affected me as a child. Children at this age are more [...]

Instilling Financial Values in Your Children

September 3, 2009 by Administrator  
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Learn the secrets to your daughter’s financial success.

Daddy-Daughter Dating

September 3, 2009 by Administrator  
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By: Lynn Powers

Whether you realize it or not, you alone are the greatest factor in determining what type of man your daughter ends up marrying. Quite likely, she will choose someone just like you. Or, if not a man exactly like you, one with very similar tendencies and characteristics. Scary thought, isn’t it?
You have your [...]

How to Plan the Perfect Princess Party

September 3, 2009 by Administrator  
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How to throw a party fit for your little princess.

The Secrets of Sharing a Room.

September 3, 2009 by Elizabeth Donovan, M. A.  
Filed under Big Girl Stuff

Sharing a room can be a great experience for siblings. Try these tips to ensure the “sharing” goes smoothly!

Organize It! How to get your daughter's room in great shape!

September 3, 2009 by Elizabeth Donovan, M. A.  
Filed under Big Girl Stuff

Got a girl with a messy room? Check out these fun and easy ways to get it organized!

Daughters and Money: It’s All About RESPECT.

September 3, 2009 by Administrator  
Filed under Big Girl Stuff

Want your daughter to appreciate the value of money? It’s all about respect.

Is Your Daughter Ready for an Allowance?

September 3, 2009 by Elizabeth Donovan, M. A.  
Filed under Big Girl Stuff

Is your daughter old enough to bring out the bling? Here’s how to know for sure!