Moving is never an easy experience, and if you're moving with children it can be a doubly difficult endeavor. Whether your children are toddlers or teenagers they'll undoubtedly be nervous about the transition, and they may even exhibit aggression in response to your decision. … [Read more...] about 5 Strategies for Moving with Kids
Parenting Kids
When Should Children Develop Motor Skills?
One of the major milestones of child development is the appearance of motor skills. Generally large muscle (gross motor) skills develop first with small muscle (fine motor) skills following later. While every child is different here are some milestones in the development of … [Read more...] about When Should Children Develop Motor Skills?
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
Planning the Perfect Night In
Your Best Night In The next time nasty weather or a tight budget forces you and your family to stay indoors, keep calm and don’t panic! Make lemonade out of those proverbial lemons that life hands you, as the saying goes. With just a little creativity and a few items that you … [Read more...] about Planning the Perfect Night In
Social Media Poster: “Respect for Others”
Ranting is not something I regularly engage in but… As many of you know, I volunteer for Parents Anonymous of New Jersey, a leader in the prevention of child abuse. If you have read many of my posts you will also know that I struggle with anger/rage issues. For me, the … [Read more...] about Social Media Poster: “Respect for Others”