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
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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?
Dos and Don’ts of Using Social Media to Connect with Your Kids
Joshua John currently works in community relations for the University of Southern California’s Virtual Master of Social Work program, which provides social workers the opportunity to earn an "online social work degree" and apply for a "social work license". He also loves gadgets, … [Read more...] about Dos and Don’ts of Using Social Media to Connect with Your Kids
What are Bedbugs?
Many people are familiar with the term bed bugs, but since they have been well controlled in the West for many years now, people are often unfamiliar with precisely what these insects are. Many of us will never encounter this tiny, blood sucking insect within our own homes, but … [Read more...] about What are Bedbugs?
Ways to Make Life Easier for the New Mom
Being a new mom is exciting and overwhelming. When you come home from the hospital, you are so happy to have this adorable baby, but you are also recovering from giving birth, and facing the challenge of sleep deprivation. The following are ten tips to help make life a little … [Read more...] about Ways to Make Life Easier for the New Mom
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to