It’s been said many times, that laughter is the best medicine. But this old proverb is more likely referring to our everyday lives and not just when we have fallen ill. It implies that in general laughter is a healthy thing for both mind and body. If that’s true, then why are … [Read more...] about Learn to Laugh Like Your Children
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Tips for Parenting Little Boys
There can be so many tips for parenting little boys that are available to anyone who has little boys. There are plenty of advice books at the local libraries or book stores on how to handle little boys. You can also get tips for parenting little boys from your mother or … [Read more...] about Tips for Parenting Little Boys
Gratitude Paradox: Teaching What Works
Halloween is when the first inklings of holiday music appear but Thanksgiving is the true ready-set-go that unleashes the December frenzy. Many parents feel powerless to do anything but go with the status quo flow. Long before families tire of turkey leftovers, children begin … [Read more...] about Gratitude Paradox: Teaching What Works
Best Times of Day for Playdate Scheduling
With so many extra curricular activities going on with our kids these days, it gets more and more difficult for them to find time to spend with friends. And anyone who is familiar with child development will attest to the fact that playdates play an important role in the social … [Read more...] about Best Times of Day for Playdate Scheduling
Personal Thoughts to Help Bring Grace Into Your Life
“Grace has to be the loveliest word in the English language. It embodies almost every attractive quality we hope to find in others. Grace is a gift of the humble to the humiliated. Grace acknowledges the ugliness of wrongdoing by choosing to see beyond it. Grace accepts a person … [Read more...] about Personal Thoughts to Help Bring Grace Into Your Life
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to