Let's face it. Speaking to your child about puberty is probably not something you want to do. There are many reasons for dreading this conversation. You might feel embarrassed about the subject matter. You might not feel that it is appropriate to speak about puberty. You might be … [Read more...] about Talking to Your Child About Body Changes
Meet the Parents: Your Teen’s First Boyfriend
When your teen gets their first boyfriend, it can bring about all kinds of fears. What kind of boy is it? Is he going to pressure her for sex? Are they going to be involved in the kind of activities and things I want my daughter involved in? These and other questions will likely … [Read more...] about Meet the Parents: Your Teen’s First Boyfriend
Learning to Tackle Clutter
Clutter seems to encroach on our lives and make them frustrating. Some people claim to thrive in clutter, however, for most people, clutter tends to dampen imagination, and make creative thinking difficult. In general, clutter is a negative thing to have, and learning how to … [Read more...] about Learning to Tackle Clutter
“You’re Bothering Me.” The Uninvolved Parenting Style
Some parents choose to parent one way, others another. An uninvolved parenting style is one choice for parenting that often results in poor performance from children in school, social situations, and with self-esteem. It is the easiest approach to take, and the worst. Let's take … [Read more...] about “You’re Bothering Me.” The Uninvolved Parenting Style
Garden Variety and Garden Growth
There are hundreds of different types of gardens, from Zen gardens which are mostly rock, to knot gardens, French, Italian, maze gardens and so forth. The point is that it would be ridiculous to try and name every garden type, but there are three main garden types people are … [Read more...] about Garden Variety and Garden Growth
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to