Every now and then I take a moment to inventory the athletic trophies of my youth, literary awards for the novels I penned and yes I also deliberate over the scars I’ve earned along the way. Oddly enough, many of the techniques we use to deal with what life throws at us can be traced [...]
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5 Skills Children Need to Start School
Young children face many challenges when they begin school, including learning to work alongside new friends, navigate in a new environment, and take instruction from unfamiliar adults. For a young child who is unprepared, starting school can be a very stressful situation. As parents, we have the opportunity to give our children experiences that will [...]
How Your Parenting Style Can Damage Your Child’s Chances of Happiness
Parenting styles play an important role when it comes to the future happiness of a child. The manner in which a parent interacts with a child will have influence over their character, self-confidence and positioning in society. Many parents unwittingly make mistakes that may damage a child’s chance of happiness. Here are some tips on [...]
How To Prepare Your Kids for Boarding School
One of the toughest events in a child’s life is going from a traditional school to a boarding school. It can be challenging simply because the rules, attire and overall atmosphere are or can be totally different. It takes a lot of preparation for a child to feel fully comfortable when transitioning into a boarding [...]
15 Parenting Tips for Single Parents
It can be difficult adjusting to life after a divorce. This is especially true if there are children involved. Single parenting is without a doubt more challenging that having both you and your spouse sharing the responsibility of raising children. The following are 15 parenting tips to help you be the absolute best single parent [...]
8 Tips for Parents Who Have Shy Children
Do you have shy children? Chances are that at least one of your children falls into the category of “shy.” Shy children often struggle making friends and participating in enjoyable activities. This can leave you, as a parent, wondering if your child will ever be “normal.” The following are a few ways in which you [...]
8 Common Challenges of SAHM Parenting
Many have the misconception that SAHM parenting is a bed of roses. Boy do they ever have it wrong! Being a stay at home mom can be a real challenge. Dealing with the kids all day, cooking, and cleaning IS a job. It may not pay the bills but it takes time, energy, and effort. [...]
Product Review: Mommy Bear with Womb Sound
A lot of new mothers struggle to get their little one to sleep, particularly as they start growing and becoming more curious about the world around them. Thankfully, this wonderful new product is both functional as a sleep aid and a cute toy, which combines the soothing sounds of the womb with a cuddly teddy [...]
Out of Balance? Be a Bounce Back Person
An Interview with Judy H. Wright, Empowerment Coach and author of Out of Balance? Be a Bounce Back Person Welcome Judy, can you tell us why you decided to write this particular book?
How to Establish Bedtime Routines for Children
One of the most endearing things about a child is their ability to live each moment to its fullest becoming totally immersed in whatever it is that has captured their attention at any given time. This same special quality can also make bedtime frustrating as some children have a great difficulty to put aside the [...]
Don’t Let Them Lose Their Creativity
Young children are excellent problem solvers and naturally creative individuals. They’re typically not afraid of failure and intuitively engage in the kinds of divergent thinking that people who value innovation tend to prize. Unfortunately, by the time they’ve made it through second grade, that creativity and ability to immediately grasp ideas and concepts in an [...]
Should Little Johnny Have a Computer?
In this day and age, it’s almost a requirement to own a computer with internet access for school. Many papers must be typed and well formatted, and researched thoroughly. A computer can offer both of these things. However, should little Johnny have his own computer? We all know that there are many advantages to the [...]
10 Money Saving Ideas for New Parents
Raising children can be a costly adventure. Every parent wants to give their child the best possible start in life but managing the extra costs is a major challenge for many people. Fortunately, there are many ways you can cut those costs and save money. Here are ten ideas that can help you save a [...]
One Way to Say Something Nice
Wonder if this has anything to do with effective parenting? You won’t after watching it…
New Family, New Traditions
When a family decides to split for whatever reason, embedded in their makeup are traditions they have built. They might have memories of some of the greatest times you can imagine. Someone new coming into the family might have a hard time coping, or gaining any ground of their own. Sometimes, it’s difficult for a [...]
Family Nutrition: How to Get Back to Basics
Nutrition for families today is even more important because of environmental factors of water and air pollution, genetically modified foods, processed foods, pesticides, and household chemicals. These factors can contribute to illness overtime and eating a healthy diet will reduce these risks. There are many parental concerns over genetically modified plants, artificial sweeteners, high fructose [...]
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