“You have to participate relentlessly in the manifestation of your own blessings.” –Elizabeth Gilbert I know Ms. Gilbert said that as a personal incentive to create the life she wanted for herself but when I read it with a mom’s perspective it takes on a whole new meaning. As … [Read more...] about A Mother’s Prayer
Parenting Teens
Parental Control: Identifying and Dealing with the Signs of Danger
There are primarily two purposes of parental control software; prevention and detection. The prevention part is pretty easy to understand, as it simply involves blocking access to inappropriate websites, keywords, images, etc. The detection part, however, can be somewhat … [Read more...] about Parental Control: Identifying and Dealing with the Signs of Danger
Questions to Ponder….
“It is necessary for a man to go away by himself, to sit on a rock and to ask, ‘Who am I, where have I been and where am I going?’” –Carl Sandburg My son is about to graduate from high school. So the question is, “Who is he?” Is he where he imagined himself to be at this … [Read more...] about Questions to Ponder….
Teen Internet Addiction Infographic
How much time is too much time spent online? Many people wonder if internet addiction is a real addiction. This infographic walks you through the symptoms and signs to look for to know if your teen is addicted to the internet. Source: Liahona Academy. … [Read more...] about Teen Internet Addiction Infographic
Budding Cooks: What Skills Do Kids Develop in Kitchen?
Cooking is a really great activity that you can do with your child. Yes, it is fun and it lets them help you in the kitchen when it comes to making meals but there are also other reasons behind letting them cook with you. • Coordination. For an adult, pouring a cup of cream … [Read more...] about Budding Cooks: What Skills Do Kids Develop in Kitchen?
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to