Have you ever offered to help a friend in need and then been terribly sorry later? Lacey, one of the mothers in my Parents Anonymous group, announced her son Paul’s birthday party as we were arriving and encouraged everyone to attend. He would be one year old on Saturday … [Read more...] about How Not To Have A One-Year-Old’s Birthday Party
Parenting Kids
The Parental Control Dilemma: Visible vs. Stealth Software
Being a parent is never easy, but with the advent of Internet, the job has become even tougher. Now, parents do not only have to worry about keeping their kids safe in the real world, but they also have to worry about their safety in the vast virtual world, which has exposed the … [Read more...] about The Parental Control Dilemma: Visible vs. Stealth Software
4 Effective Tips for an Engaging Family Gaming Experience
Based on a GameTheoryOnline.com study, parents who spend more time with their children by playing games create stronger family ties. It reveals that it improves emotional well-being and, at times, encourage the family to stay physically fit. If you are thinking of implementing … [Read more...] about 4 Effective Tips for an Engaging Family Gaming Experience
Fathers Are the Other Parent
Last week in a mother’s support group (not Parents Anonymous) I listened as a young mom described her situation; her daughter is two and a half and the father has been getting her for visitation every other weekend. She says her daughter is happy with her and is fine with going … [Read more...] about Fathers Are the Other Parent
Parents Swallowed Whole by Technology?
Parents spend a portion of their day with technology, a few minutes here and there can add up to several hours very quickly. *Guilty as charged.* Families are busier now than in years past; I’m almost grateful for the opportunity to bring up kids without all the technology … [Read more...] about Parents Swallowed Whole by Technology?
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to