I have been told that I am a strict parent, demanding my children to respect adults, inflicting laborious consequences for poor choices, and often taking away privileges for lengthy periods of time.You can imagine my surprise last Tuesday when my 11-year-old son and 9-year-old … [Read more...] about Parenting 101: Creative Discipline
Born Again Blogger – It’s Not What You’re Thinking, Part II
This is Part II of a two-week series titled “Born Again Blogger – It’s Not What You’re Thinking.” We’ll focus on what made me finally make the leap to blogging and you’ll get an inside scoop on what I hope to accomplish. Thoughts? Questions? Comments? Please visit my website … [Read more...] about Born Again Blogger – It’s Not What You’re Thinking, Part II
How to Warm Breast Milk
Refrigerated or frosted breast milk needs to be warmed right for a baby to drink it. It’s advisable to warm breast milk first. Warming can be easily done but it’s also vital to take precautions to ensure that the breast milk doesn’t become boiling for the baby or lose its … [Read more...] about How to Warm Breast Milk
Parenting Habits To Develop Before The Teen Years Hit
Your kid has the chore of putting away the dishes in the dishwasher every day, but you still have to constantly remind them to do it. They know that brushing their teeth twice a day is important, but if you didn’t insist, then they wouldn’t even do it twice a week. Habits are … [Read more...] about Parenting Habits To Develop Before The Teen Years Hit
Encouraging Children to Help in the Kitchen
What kind of environment has your kitchen become for your family? Do you ever watch those charming old-time family movies and find yourself envious of the warm and welcoming gathering place the kitchen always is? In today's busy world with the kids running in one door and out … [Read more...] about Encouraging Children to Help in the Kitchen
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to