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
Talking to Your Child About Body Changes
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
Body Image Misconceptions
I'm too fat. My legs are too short. If only I fit into a size 3; then I'd be happy. Or if my nose was smaller I'd go out more. Does any of this sound familiar to you? In today's society there are so many misconceptions about how a body should be that sometimes you may feel … [Read more...] about Body Image Misconceptions
Need to Know: Teaching Your Children with First Aid Kits
Few of us actually own first aid kits, and those of us who do have probably forgotten what is inside them. Many of us have first aid kits that are so old the bandages inside have turned yellow and are falling apart. The truth is that most of our first aid kits or knowledge about … [Read more...] about Need to Know: Teaching Your Children with First Aid Kits
Six Steps to Clearing Clutter
The following is a look at six ways to clear clutter:1. Define spaces that need to be cleared of clutter: Make a list of every drawer, closet, table top, nook, and cranny that needs to be cleared of clutter. You can go room to room evaluating your need to reclaim your space, and … [Read more...] about Six Steps to Clearing Clutter
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to