Children want stuff.Unfortunately, that natural desire is too often overwhelmed by our culture of consumerism. For many families, the mass marketing of everything from video games to new clothes is a constant part of their day. And as children grow and try to find their place in … [Read more...] about Battling the Gimmies
Parenting Kids
How to Determine If Your Child is Too Busy
IntroductionIn today’s world of video games and gadgets it is easy for our children to waste many valuable hours doing activities that we as parents may not believe to be the best use of time. So instead we encourage our children to become involved in structured activities. … [Read more...] about How to Determine If Your Child is Too Busy
5 Ways to Tame Temper Tantrums
When a child has a temper tantrum it can be really overwhelming, here are some tips and tricks for taming those tantrums: Calm them down/distract them: Blow bubbles. One of the keys to taming a tantrum is the art of distraction. One of the best ways to distract a child is by … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Tame Temper Tantrums
Staying Organized with a Large Family
With a large family, it's easy to become disorganized. With everyone going in different directions all at once, staying organized can be a Herculean task. The following are some ways you can stay organized with a large family: Make lists. Each day, make a list of things you … [Read more...] about Staying Organized with a Large Family
Pros and Cons of Various Parenting Styles
There are four main parenting styles, and each comes with positive and negative aspects. For each child and each situation the weight of positive and negative will be different. There is no right or wrong answer when it comes to parenting.One of the pros of all parenting styles … [Read more...] about Pros and Cons of Various Parenting Styles
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to