If you find yourself in the position as a parent of not liking your child's friends, it can be difficult to know what you should do. As a parent, it is your prerogative to not like your kid's friends, but there are some things you should consider before you act. The following is … [Read more...] about Your Child’s Friends and You
Parenting Kids
5 Tips on Giving Kids Independence
There are basically two stages in your child's life when they start to assert their independence, when they are toddlers, and tweens. The following is a look at how you can help your tween be more independent, and in a positive way:1. Choosing own class schedule. When tweens get … [Read more...] about 5 Tips on Giving Kids Independence
Life with Baby: For the Older Siblings
The following are some great tips for helping older siblings adjust to life with a new baby:1. Read books to your child about other kids who have had a new baby come into their home. There are several books available that focus on the changes and excitement of having a new … [Read more...] about Life with Baby: For the Older Siblings
How to Break into A Playground Clique
As a parent it can be difficult to watch your child be excluded, and often the playground is where it manifests the most. In the classroom the teacher is there to regulate interaction, and so the child is included, often by force. When they get out on the playground, this is when … [Read more...] about How to Break into A Playground Clique
Why Kids Lie, An Age By Age Guide
Lying is something every parent has to deal with at some point. Whether it is a blatant lie, a white lie, a tall tale or a fib, lying is often difficult to handle. So, let's take a look at why kids lie, and at what age they start lying.When your child is just a toddler they tell … [Read more...] about Why Kids Lie, An Age By Age Guide
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