Parent:Wise Austin - 2011-10

October 2011 PDF

Admin — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:28:45 +0000

By:

Kim Pleticha

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PWA-October-2011.pdf

Flying Under the Radar: A Parent’s Guide to Learning Disabilities

Admin — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:06:17 +0000

By:

Karen Grinstead

Luke Clark was in second grade when he first began having trouble reading. At first, it didn’t seem like that big of a deal: skipping over words and flipping letters.

About:

Karen Grinstead lives and writes in Leander. Her work has appeared in Parent Wise for several years. In a previous life, she wrote for NBC News.

Editor's Note: We have met the enemy

Admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:42:56 +0000

By:

Kim Pleticha

“We have met the enemy and he is us.”
—Pogo comic strip, 1971

About:

Kim Pleticha is the Editor and Publisher of Parent:Wise.

All Hail the Room Mom!

Admin — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:02:06 +0000

By:

Wendi Aarons

Well, people, it’s finally happened. After 10 years of screaming “no f*#@ing way!” and crouching in bathroom stalls like a toothless hillbilly on the run from Walmart security, I’ve been caught.

About:

Wendi Aarons is an award-winning humorist whose work has appeared many times in Parent:Wise. We think she’s a hoot (and yeah, she’ll make an awesome room mom no matter what she says). Check out her hilarious blog at http://wendiaarons.com.

Nitelite Family Fun Pak

Admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:07:40 +0000

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Web Site

Price:

$25

When this toy arrived, the kids clamored over who would be allowed to test it. So, we tossed it into the backyard during an evening cook-out to keep the youngsters busy.

Legal:

We’re required to tell you that all Cool or Crummy items are sent to us by companies and PR agents; we do not purchase these items independently, they just show up on our doorstep. All items are tested by our Product Review Team, otherwise known as the Tester Mamas, who have children in the age ranges recommend by the items in question. As you can see, we’re brutally honest in our reviews so it should go without saying that we do not accept payment for product placement (but we have to say it anyway because this is, after all, a required legal notice). If you have any questions, feel free to email us at Editor@ParentWiseAustin.com.

Mind Jewel

Admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:05:59 +0000

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Web Site

Price:

$10

This toy looks so cool in the package: like a space-age Rubik’s Cube. Sadly, once you start playing with it, the excitement quickly fades.

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Peekaru Fleece Baby Carrier Cover

Admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:03:55 +0000

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Web Site

Price:

$80

We know it may seem almost criminal to review a fleece baby carrier cover when it’s so darn H-O-T out, but someday (hopefully!) winter will arrive and this thing will come in handy.

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Emily Diaper Skin Soother Plus

Admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 04:01:53 +0000

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Web Site

Price:

$14

Marketed to parents of children with sensitive skin, the Emily Diaper Skin Soother Plus contains only six ingredients: Organic Sunflower Oil, Beeswax, Frankincense, Red Peony Root, Dictamnus Root Bark

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All Hail the Room Mom!

Admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:39:25 +0000

By:

Wendi Aarons

About:

Everything Goes On Land

Admin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:35:32 +0000

Book Author:

Brian Biggs

Reviewer:

Kim Pleticha

With the popularity of graphic novels for teens and tweens, it probably shouldn’t be a surprise to see a picture book for preschoolers and very young elementary students in a similar format.

About:

Kim Pleticha is the Editor and Publisher of Parent:Wise.