Stress can dramatically affect our responses to our children’s daily needs. Parents Anonymous Group members can sometimes recognize depression in each other before we admit it to ourselves. When something is “not quite right,” others offer support and ideas to feel better. A … [Read more...] about Depression and Feeling Better – Part III
Health
Cutting Back on Salt
Many people do not realize the danger of having too much salt in their diet. Medical studies have conclusively linked having too much salt in your diet to high blood pressure which may lead to heart problems, stroke, kidney disease and even dementia. While no one is advocating … [Read more...] about Cutting Back on Salt
PMS and Changing Consequences
Are you a pushover parent? Are you putty in your child’s manipulating hands? Changing your mind is quite different from caving in to wailing pleas from a child. In the beginning of my career as a Parents Anonymous parent I thought once I gave a decision that it was written … [Read more...] about PMS and Changing Consequences
Reasons Your Teen May Not Drive Safely
Teens learning how to drive face a unique set of obstacles. There is a lot to take in and apply when learning how to drive, and trying to put it all together can be challenging. In addition, teen drivers have the highest percentage of accidents of all age groups. This could be … [Read more...] about Reasons Your Teen May Not Drive Safely
Just Do It: Avoiding Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is becoming more and more common, but that does not mean you want your child to be one of the kids that suffers from being severely overweight. Childhood obesity is going to affect their overall health, their self esteem, their ability to interact socially, and … [Read more...] about Just Do It: Avoiding Childhood Obesity
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to