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
Parenting Teens
Morning Stress Makeover
What is the number one thing that people could do at night to reduce morning stress?When my daughters were younger I often told them to pick out their clothes before they went to bed. And they would respond with a halfhearted “Okay, Mom.” And the next morning there would be a … [Read more...] about Morning Stress Makeover
Appreciate Children’s Efforts
Instructions are important, especially to children doing a chore for the first time.When I was about six years old we lived in Daytona Beach, Florida. Sand was everywhere; on our floors, in our shoes and in our beds. I took it on my own to sweep up the sand now and … [Read more...] about Appreciate Children’s Efforts
How to Help Your Child Deal with Nightmares
Nightmares are a part of life. All children have them from time to time, and all adults do too. Some nightmares are sad, some are scary and some are just disturbing. However, when children have nightmares they don’t yet have ways of dealing with them like adults do. That is why … [Read more...] about How to Help Your Child Deal with Nightmares
Need to Know: What to Do When A Teen Doesn’t Want to Go to School
When your teenager doesn't want to go to school, try the following steps:Step one: Ask them why. Make sure they know that you are going to use their answer to determine whether or not you will make them go that day. Often when asked a teen will respond with a non-answer like, … [Read more...] about Need to Know: What to Do When A Teen Doesn’t Want to Go to School
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to