Dear Amy: My good friend and I each have three children in the same classes who also participate in some of the same extracurricular activities. As parents we are flooded with information about deadlines, events and requirements.
Dear Amy: My husband and I are having a hot tub delivered soon. We plan to use it during daylight hours without wearing swimwear.
Dear Amy: I am the grandmother of two wonderful kids - a 7-yearold girl and 3-year-old boy. My son-in-law has been overly critical of my granddaughter since she was four, and now is starting to treat the younger child the same.
Here are some programs that help support military families during the holiday season. FAMILY CENTER SUPPORT The family centers at many military installations offer assistance during the holidays, including taking in donations for families in need.
Never fear, we’ve compiled the ultimate military gift guide for veterans, servicemembers and their families. GIFTS FOR DEPLOYMENTS • Headlamp, preferably one that’s adjustable in angle, light color and brightness.
While it can be tempting to shove all kinds of things in there that a deployed servicemember might find helpful, there are ways to make sure you’re sending things that really help. CHOOSING THE BOX Try using a USPS Priority Mail shipping box.