In families there are chores that need doing, and sometimes mom and dad feel like they have to beg for help from the kids, or threaten them. One effective means of getting the whole family to pitch in is with chore charts. The following are tips for making chore charts more user … [Read more...] about Your Effective Family Chore Chart
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Parenting Trends ’09
The way parents react and act these days is different from how it used to be. Moms are not sitting at home wearing pearls and vacuuming in high heels. Moms are more active, busy, working, and doing other things with their time. The following are some of the top parenting trends … [Read more...] about Parenting Trends ’09
Using Chore Charts
Chore charts are something many people use to help keep their home clean, and their family all participating in the process. The following is a look at using chore charts:Why you should use chore charts:Chore charts are great to use because they are an equalizer. If one person … [Read more...] about Using Chore Charts
Five Ways to Give Your Child More Independence
You can help your child who is struggling for independence to have it by doing the following:1. Facebook and MySpace accounts. Independence is often achieved through self expression, and being able to control parts of your own life. If you want your child to be more independent, … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Give Your Child More Independence
Did Motherhood Ruin Your College Friendships?
Being a mother is a very special responsibility, but it is just that--a responsibility. You are not going to be able to go out as much, you won't have as much money, and your priorities are going to change. This is going to be hard on some of your friendships, especially those … [Read more...] about Did Motherhood Ruin Your College Friendships?
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to