What does stress have to do with kids and a messy house? Everything! You have probably seen the television shows with people who hoard things until there is no room left to walk. Well, many of us have messy or cluttered homes now and then and we thank our lucky stars there is … [Read more...] about Two Things Your Kids Don’t Need: Clutter and Stress
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Danger: Toddlers Underfoot In The Kitchen
What can do you do when a toddler is constantly underfoot in the kitchen? With two-year-old Chelsey, before I came to Parents Anonymous, I really had no idea what I should do. When I was using a razor to slice frozen meats for Chinese dishes, I was concerned that she would … [Read more...] about Danger: Toddlers Underfoot In The Kitchen
Lessons from Mom’s Old Radio
“People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.” Thich Nhat Hanh I am so blessed to be able to say that my mom is still with me. She and I no longer live near each other due to many unpleasant life … [Read more...] about Lessons from Mom’s Old Radio
A Better Night’s Sleep Series: Helping Your Kids Sleep
Once you have children you may feel that you will never get a better night's sleep again. This is not true. You may need to go through a few bad nights but eventually you can get your kids to sleep better so you can get a better night's sleep too. Here are a few ideas you can use … [Read more...] about A Better Night’s Sleep Series: Helping Your Kids Sleep
The Myths and Facts of Childhood Vaccines
People tend to hear mixed messages about whether or not they should get their children vaccinated. Parents may hear from some sources that it is the best thing to do to keep their children healthy. From other sources they may hear that they should not do it and that they have the … [Read more...] about The Myths and Facts of Childhood Vaccines
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to