For kids, falling off the edge is easy when you don't know how far you should, and can go. Good parents ensure their kids have clear limits which act as a reference to good behaviour. I once heard a story about a poor farming family. Let's call them the Browns. They were out when … [Read more...] about Practical Parenting: Boundaries for Kids
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Teaching Kids To Be Responsible: 3 Ways to Make Responsibility Fun
“Don’t worry that children never listen to you; worry that they are always watching you.” - Robert Fulghum The word responsibility can conjure fears of back-breaking chores, time spent away from friends and other forms of misery in children. For parents, teaching children … [Read more...] about Teaching Kids To Be Responsible: 3 Ways to Make Responsibility Fun
A Few Ideas for Your Baby Registry – 7 Things Every New Mom Needs
A Few Ideas for Your Baby Registry - 7 Things Every New Mom Needs Bringing a baby into this world is definitely an enjoyable experience. Usually, the birth of a child is quite spontaneous and for this reason, you have to prepare a few things in advance. Luckily for you, the … [Read more...] about A Few Ideas for Your Baby Registry – 7 Things Every New Mom Needs
The Back to School Transition
With the return back to school just around the corner, preparing your child(ren) for the transition from Summer is imperative. Many parents extend bedtime, forego studying and put off otherwise routine tasks for the sake of summertime fun and play. Easing your kids back into the … [Read more...] about The Back to School Transition
Managing Parenting and Going Back to School
Managing Parenting and Going Back to SchoolIt's the end of a busy workday. I sit back and think about all that I've accomplished... and all that I haven't. And this is how it is. You begin your day with a list of things to do, and you get as much of it crossed off as possible. … [Read more...] about Managing Parenting and Going Back to School
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to