Thursday, March 28, 2013
Our panel of experts are waiting in the comments to answer your questions about what to read and more in the latest installment of Ask the Patch Pro.
It's time for another edition of Ask the Patch Pro, where each week we tackle a different topic and open up the comments section for questions. Our team of experts stop in to help you out and answer your questions. This week we're talking about books. What books should you be reading? What are the hot books right now? Is there a classic book you just can't go without having read? What books should your kids be reading?Patch wants to help you get your questions answered, but we needed some help. We've compiled a team of experts to help us out. Meet the experts:
Monday, February 25, 2013
Patch is looking for experts who can answer reader questions and offer advice about starting your own small business.
Thinking about starting your own business, but not quite sure where to start? Patch wants to help you find answers to your questions this week, but we need a little help. In the latest edition of "Ask the Patch Pro" we need local experts who can offer advice about starting your own business. If you're a local small business owner or consider yourself a business expert and can and can offer advice to other aspiring entrepreneurs, let us know two ways. One: You can leave a comment on this post along with your email address. Two: You can send an email to jordan.lanham@patch.com. We need experts to answer questions on Thursday, Feb. 28. Curious as to what we are looking for? Take a look at some of our previous Patch Pro posts: So what do you…
Sunday, June 17, 2012
Children share the best things about their dads.
Happy Father's Day! In honor of this wonderful celebration of our fathers and what they mean to us, we found this great video from our friends at How to Do Everything. For this installment, children share their tips on what makes a good dad.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Summer camps, balancing schedules and should children listen to music with bad lyrics?
Each week, our Patch sites ask area moms, dads and grandparents to chip in on questions posed by mom councils in Moms Talk. This past week, parents discussed the end of school and the beginning of summer, as well as handling that racket of music. Camping Out: What criteria did you use to select a summer camp? At what age should children begin to attend camp? Martha Baur wrote: “My 10-year-old is going to sleep-away camp in North Carolina for two weeks. My 7-year-old wants to be like her big sister and go to sleep-away camp, so she's going to Cub Creek -- a darling animal camp in Rolla for a week. Close to home, but she is getting a sense of independence. Here in St. Louis, my youngest is going to Ackermann's Swim Camp in Kirkwood. It's two…
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
A mom asks for advice when her housekeeping doesn't measure up.
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Every Wednesday just after lunch, you'll get the chance to help out other moms (and dads, grandparents or other caregivers) in the community by offering your advice and experience. Each community Patch has recruited a Moms Council of three to five knowledgeable mothers who will help us answer questions posted by parents, lead discussions of key parenting topics in our area, and reach out to online and offline moms’ groups in the community. We're still looking for members for this volunteer council, so feel free to email your local editor if you're interested in serving. Feel free to chime in with your opinion! This week's question: I have a friend with children the same age as mine, but you'd never know it from the condition of her house! …
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Plus, the age-old question, when to Tweet or not to Tweet?
Each week, our Patch sites ask area moms, dads and grandparents to chip in on questions posed by mom councils in Moms Talk. Last week, St. Louis area parents sounded off on children and social media, accepting the word “no,” fears, and planning. No Means No: How do you handle children who won't take "no" for an answer? Haley Morgan wrote: Telling your kids "no" is one of the biggest gifts you can give your children, and I think one of the hardest things to do as a parent. I have always told them that it is my job to tell them “no” sometimes because I love them. If they in turn tell me I am the meanest Mom ever, then I simply respond with a smile, " I must be a good Mom. Thank You." I think we often fall prey to wanting to make our kids …
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
What's a mom to do when her ex-husband lavishes the kids with gifts?
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Every Wednesday just after lunch, you'll get the chance to help out other moms (and dads, grandparents or other caregivers) in the community by offering your advice and experience. Each community Patch has recruited a Moms Council of three to five knowledgeable mothers who will help us answer questions posted by parents, lead discussions of key parenting topics in our area, and reach out to online and offline moms’ groups in the community. We're still looking for members for this volunteer council, so feel free to email your local editor if you're interested in serving. Feel free to chime in with your opinion! This week's question: My ex-husband has a good job and a great salary. I'm just getting by. But my ex takes every chance he can get…
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Parents faced some tough discussions including bullying, explaining bad news and school lunches.
Each week, our Patch sites ask area moms, dads and grandparents to chip in on questions posed by mom councils in Moms Talk. This week, area parents took on various topics of bullying, explaining tough news and those unhealthy school lunches. Positive Reinforcement: How do you handle tough news? Alison White wrote: I always want to try to answer my daughter’s questions honestly, but I don't want to tell them too much because at the age of 5, I think that they should look at the world through rose-colored glasses. I have explained in 5-year-old terms that, yes, some natural disasters could affect us, but I also explain how we would react, what our plan would be. We actually set up a family plan for what to do if there were to be a fire or …
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Mom wonders if her daughter's anxiety is normal.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Every Wednesday just after lunch, you'll get the chance to help out other moms (and dads, grandparents or other caregivers) in the community by offering your advice and experience. Each community Patch has recruited a Moms Council of three to five knowledgeable mothers who will help us answer questions posted by parents, lead discussions of key parenting topics in our area, and reach out to online and offline moms’ groups in the community. We're still looking for members for this volunteer council, so feel free to email your local editor if you're interested in serving. Feel free to chime in with your opinion! This week's question: My ten-year-old daughter is a worrier. When we have tornado watches (not even warnings and sirens, just …
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Oh, and when’s the right time to teach your kids responsible drinking?
Each week, our Patch sites ask area moms, dads and grandparents to chip in on questions posed by mom councils in Moms Talk. Local parents have discussed around the St. Louis region a range of topics this week from rainy day vacations to sex. Doh for our dears on rainy days? What activities do you plan for rainy vacation days? Laura Falk wrote: The Magic House is one of our favorite rainy day activities. The 2-year-old also loves going out to the Whittle Train Store in Valley Park for a morning of playing with trains. I'm also still consistently amazed at how long the kiddos will be engaged with simple things like Play-Doh or paints. — In Clayton-Richmond Heights/Ladue-Frontenac. Learning responsible drinking—in Canada: What are your …
Jordan Lanham
6:14 pm on Thursday, March 28, 2013
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