Rhonda Franz, MA. Ed

Humorous essay on how an American mom thinks the minivan's alert systems could be improved.

p. 39: 15 Ideas for Unique Birthday Gifts for Kids

My friend and Arkansas author Kimberly Mitchell shared some table space and afternoon time at a coffee shop to talk about her soon-to-be-released middle-grade fiction book, “Pen & Quin: International Agents of Intrigue Series: The Mystery of the Painted Book.” Writing the children’s mystery under the name “KS Mitchell,” she brought fascinating tidbits from her life and education to the story of young sibling sleuths eager to solve a mystery.
“The Mystery of the Painted Book”
“When 12-year-old...

My family did the work so yours can get the safety information on planning a fire escape while living in a two-story house.

Eat easy. Eat good. Veggie breakfast burritos for making fresh, freezing, and eating for any meal.

Fun and fruity drinks the children can help make and drink all summer long.

Make a game night fun for family members of any age (even when it's not planned in advance).

A story on the Petrays who raise grass-fed cattle for consumers wanting fresh, local farm-to-table food.

Cooking With Kids: Homemade Chocolate Syrup | AR Fa...

Helping children with writing skills by creatively using journals.

43 chores, sorted by age for parents to start with right away. Put those kiddos to work.

Get Your Grill On: Springtime Foods from the Fire -...

I'm a city girl raising boys in the rural woods. There's a lot to love about that.