A take charge kid is something many parents want. It helps them rest assured that their child is going to control their own life, rather than following blindly behind friends, or letting life pass them by. So, how do you raise a take charge kid? Consider the following five … [Read more...] about Raising Your Child to Be an Independent Thinker
Parenting Kids
Why Kids Lie (and How Not to Handle It)
Many of us lied about one thing or another when we were young. Some of us didn't really understand why lying was bad, although many of us did. We lied regardless, and many of us suffered the consequences. I remember my father once becoming insanely angry at me for lying about … [Read more...] about Why Kids Lie (and How Not to Handle It)
Why Pets Can be So Important for Kids
Sometimes when you have kids the last thing you want to do is add more to your plate by adding a pet to the mix. Sometimes however getting a pet for your child can be one of the best gifts you will ever give to your child. As adults we need to carefully examine the … [Read more...] about Why Pets Can be So Important for Kids
Weather Changes Affect Children’s Behavior
Fall weather can be unpredictable and changes in weather can alter children’s behavior. When my girls were school-aged, the topic of weather and our children’s behavior came up in my Parents Anonymous group. The facilitator said, “Any time there is a weather change you can … [Read more...] about Weather Changes Affect Children’s Behavior
Lucy and Ricky’s World No More
“I cannot believe they allow that on television; what’s the world coming to!” When I was knee-high to a grasshopper, Ricky and Lucy Ricardo were required to sleep in twin beds and to keep one foot on the floor on “I Love Lucy.” When we watched TV and a kissing scene came on … [Read more...] about Lucy and Ricky’s World No More
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to