Many people decide to just let the school handle the important talks. It is a huge mistake. Children are often influenced by friends and people on television instead of the people who are supposed to be teaching them. You are the person who is supposed to handle all the … [Read more...] about Why You Need to Talk to Your Kids About Alcohol
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Stop Believing Your Own Lie
“You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognize the possibilities and challenges offered by the present moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith and hope.” – Thomas Merton What are your challenges … [Read more...] about Stop Believing Your Own Lie
Home Remedies for Drug Addiction
There is little that can be more heartbreaking for a parent than having a child addicted to drugs and or alcohol. The recurring cycle of hope and despair, from promises to do better and disappointment when the almost inevitable continuation of the addictive cycle resumes; it is … [Read more...] about Home Remedies for Drug Addiction
Ensure Your Child’s Nutritious Choices Away From Home
Today's children are becoming more accustomed to eating out. With the demand of sports teams, school programs, school meals, and parents running here and there to get their kids everywhere they need to be, it's very difficult to cook (let alone eat) well balanced meals. So, in … [Read more...] about Ensure Your Child’s Nutritious Choices Away From Home
What is Attachment Parenting?
Attachment parenting is a phrase that was coined by pediatrician William Sears. This is a method of parenting that is based on the principles of the attachment theory in developmental psychology. According to this theory, a strong emotional bond with parents during childhood, … [Read more...] about What is Attachment Parenting?
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to