http://shine.yahoo.com/blog/shine_charleneprincebirkelandI'm Charlene Prince Birkeland, the parenting editor for Yahoo! Shine. I have sweet husband and two really cute sons. I secretly listen to the audiobooks of The Magic Treehouse series by Mary Pope Osbourne. 'Cuz when you have a six-year-old son who reads at the level of a fourth grader, you gotta know what's coming next in the book. And mama doesn't have time to read that fast. I chase after my wicked fast 3-year-old. And I also have a black Lab named Luna Lovegood (or Damn Dog.) You can also find me at crazedparent.org . And if you need to contact me, can click here . [Portrait Photography: Emily Nathan]Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:02:04 -0700http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/parenting-poll-would-you-control-your-kid-s-driving-speed-if-technology-allowed-it-283678/As I ponder those things I'm not looking forward to as my kids get older, handing over my car keys is high on the list. I was a safe teen driver in my sassy, light blue '66 Ford Mustang. But only because it was six-cylinder engine. When I drove my parent's classic, cherry-red 'stang -- the one with... ]]>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:02:04 -0700nospam@example.com (Charlene Prince Birkeland, Shine staff)http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/parenting-poll-would-you-control-your-kid-s-driving-speed-if-technology-allowed-it-283678/#commentshttp://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/parenting-poll-would-you-control-your-kid-s-driving-speed-if-technology-allowed-it-283678/http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/9-pets-that-parents-shouldn-t-get-their-kids-281092/Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:32:59 -0700nospam@example.com (Charlene Prince Birkeland, Shine staff)http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/9-pets-that-parents-shouldn-t-get-their-kids-281092/#commentshttp://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/9-pets-that-parents-shouldn-t-get-their-kids-281092/http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/bullying-prevention-awareness-week-5-tips-to-help-your-kids-deal-with-bullies-280220/I've been spending some time on the radio over the past few weeks talking about schoolyard bullies. Most kids are a month into the new school year and while it seems like a short period of time, it's long enough for children to experience bullying. This week, October 5-11, is ]]>Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:38:20 -0700nospam@example.com (Charlene Prince Birkeland, Shine staff)http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/bullying-prevention-awareness-week-5-tips-to-help-your-kids-deal-with-bullies-280220/#commentshttp://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/bullying-prevention-awareness-week-5-tips-to-help-your-kids-deal-with-bullies-280220/http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/would-you-let-your-son-dress-up-as-a-female-inspired-character-on-halloween-279808/In kindergarten, I was a huge fan of the television show, "Happy Days." For Halloween, I wanted to be Pinky Tuscadero, the gal who melted Fonzie's heart. Of course, no costumes existed for Pinky and even if one did, my parents wouldn't have let me wear it. (I think they got worried... ]]>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:36:44 -0700nospam@example.com (Charlene Prince Birkeland, Shine staff)http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/would-you-let-your-son-dress-up-as-a-female-inspired-character-on-halloween-279808/#commentshttp://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/would-you-let-your-son-dress-up-as-a-female-inspired-character-on-halloween-279808/http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/take-note-how-to-grocery-shop-with-young-kids-279789/Grocery shopping with young children is one of the most headache-inducing experiences for a parent. When children are in the toddler stage, they just whine because, hello, how fun is it to sit in a shopping cart when there's so much to pull of all those shelves? And as they get older -- and... ]]>Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:41:58 -0700nospam@example.com (Charlene Prince Birkeland, Shine staff)http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/take-note-how-to-grocery-shop-with-young-kids-279789/#commentshttp://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/take-note-how-to-grocery-shop-with-young-kids-279789/http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/crafty-mamas-help-their-kids-make-a-nature-table-278158/Here's a simple weekend project you can do with your kids: create a nature table to celebrate fall. Mary Beth over at Salt and Chocolate posted some photos of ]]>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 18:23:29 -0700nospam@example.com (Charlene Prince Birkeland, Shine staff)http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/crafty-mamas-help-their-kids-make-a-nature-table-278158/#commentshttp://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/crafty-mamas-help-their-kids-make-a-nature-table-278158/http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/can-kids-recover-from-autism-jenny-mccarthy-says-yes-277155/Hollywood celeb Jenny McCarthy appeared on CNN yesterday to discuss the link between autism and vaccines. McCarthy's son, Evan, was diagnosed with autism in 2005... ]]>Sat, 04 Oct 2008 19:29:43 -0700nospam@example.com (Charlene Prince Birkeland, Shine staff)http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/can-kids-recover-from-autism-jenny-mccarthy-says-yes-277155/#commentshttp://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/can-kids-recover-from-autism-jenny-mccarthy-says-yes-277155/http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/fearless-family-travel-a-pocket-game-that-s-b-a-n-a-n-a-s-275932/We're leaving for our family vacation in three months...and I'm already working on Operation Keep My Kids Occupied on a Plane for Six Hours.  First on my list is finding games that are small, easy to pack and simple to play in the air. I'm a big fan of ]]>Sun, 05 Oct 2008 16:16:07 -0700nospam@example.com (Charlene Prince Birkeland, Shine staff)http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/fearless-family-travel-a-pocket-game-that-s-b-a-n-a-n-a-s-275932/#commentshttp://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/fearless-family-travel-a-pocket-game-that-s-b-a-n-a-n-a-s-275932/http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/going-purple-baby-shower-gift-baskets-with-a-twist-of-color-275482/Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:46:53 -0700nospam@example.com (Charlene Prince Birkeland, Shine staff)http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/going-purple-baby-shower-gift-baskets-with-a-twist-of-color-275482/#commentshttp://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/going-purple-baby-shower-gift-baskets-with-a-twist-of-color-275482/http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/halloween-inspired-snack-for-little-foodies-274198/ Some folks think young children aren't foodies who like "nouvelle cuisine." Or... ]]>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:42:14 -0700nospam@example.com (Charlene Prince Birkeland, Shine staff)http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/halloween-inspired-snack-for-little-foodies-274198/#commentshttp://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/halloween-inspired-snack-for-little-foodies-274198/97300wisteriaI'm Charlene Prince Birkeland, the parenting editor for Yahoo! Shine. I have sweet husband and two really cute sons. I secretly listen to the audiobooks of The Magic Treehouse series by Mary Pope Osbourne. 'Cuz when you have a six-year-old son who reads at the level of a fourth grader, you gotta know what's coming next in the book. And mama doesn't have time to read that fast. I chase after my wicked fast 3-year-old. And I also have a black Lab named Luna Lovegood (or Damn Dog.) You can also find me at crazedparent.org . And if you need to contact me, can click here . [Portrait Photography: Emily Nathan]11 I'm Charlene Prince Birkeland, the parenting editor for Yahoo! Shine. I have sweet husband and two really cute sons. I secretly listen to the audiobooks of The Magic Treehouse series by Mary Pope Osbourne. 'Cuz when you have a six-year-old son who reads at the level of a fourth grader, you gotta know what's coming next in the book. And mama doesn't have time to read that fast. I chase after my wicked fast 3-year-old. And I also have a black Lab named Luna Lovegood (or Damn Dog.) You can also find me at crazedparent.org. And if you need to contact me, can click here. 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