How to get a better night's sleep when you have big and little kids is an age old question for all parents. Just because you have kids of different ages does not mean that you can't have a better night's sleep. Let's take a look at some of your options to get a better night's … [Read more...] about A Better Night’s Sleep Series: When You Have Kids
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Pros and Cons of Helicopter Parenting
Helicopter parenting is when parents will have an extremely close involvement in their children's lives. Some say helicopter parenting is bad and some like helicopter parenting. The pros and cons of helicopter parenting are as divided as any other issue in parenting. The pros … [Read more...] about Pros and Cons of Helicopter Parenting
Talking to Teens About Alcohol
Talking to teens about alcohol is hard. They seem to be miles away and concerned only about themselves. But you have to talk to them. There are so many influences out there that you don't want your children around. Teens are extremely vulnerable and need to have the guidance … [Read more...] about Talking to Teens About Alcohol
What to Teach Your Teenager About First Aid
Nobody knows when they might be confronted by a serious emergency of almost any kind. Most of us take it for granted that accidents will happen and that we need to be ready for them. I guess we just assume that a professional will get there and take care of the problem. Few of us … [Read more...] about What to Teach Your Teenager About First Aid
Vegetarian Parenting – Is it Possible?
I met my husband in college. Back then we had both already converted to some form of veggie lifestyle. I was a vegetarian for environmental reasons (didn't want the rain forest being mowed down to make pasture, etc.) and he was vegan for ethical reasons (he didn't think it was … [Read more...] about Vegetarian Parenting – Is it Possible?