Super Parents Talk

Jump House Releases Inhibitions
©Lisa Barker
My husband is a conservative introvert who is set in his ways.  This gives the impression that he’s no Mr. Fun.  But park a jump house on his front lawn and be prepared to meet his inner side.
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Of Pirates, Plunder and Great Accessories
©Lisa Barker
He had on his pirate cape, his pirate hat…and a pink purse slung over his right shoulder.  He was ready for action.
Until the ants attacked. 
Little girls keep tissue, lip gloss and hair barrettes in their purses.  Little pirates keep Goldfish Crackers and apples.  Ants like Goldfish Crackers and apples.
Jelly [...]

To Love, Honor and Suffer
©Lisa Barker
Being accused of snoring is one thing.  Being accused of honking is completely ridiculous.
“I don’t honk in my sleep,” I told my husband.
“Yes, you do.”
He told me to get some of those strips that you put across your nose to help reduce snoring.  I’m game, but I said, “It might [...]

So tonight was the big debut of Kid Nation. I tuned in just like many others did I’m sure. With all the hype who’s curiosity wouldn’t be peaked? It was kind of what I expected to see. Obviously if you put a bunch of kids together and leave them in charge with no adult supervision [...]

An Innovative company uses the power of Web video to help children and youth fight social and environmental injustice in their own communities—and around the world.

Last year, Ryan Hoye was a 17-year old who wanted to make a difference. He was your average teenager: dealing with ordinary things like school exams, a part-time job and [...]