IntroductionIn today’s world of video games and gadgets it is easy for our children to waste many valuable hours doing activities that we as parents may not believe to be the best use of time. So instead we encourage our children to become involved in structured activities. … [Read more...] about How to Determine If Your Child is Too Busy
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Easy Tips for Building Your Family Tree
Creating a family tree can help to remind you of who you are and where you came from. It doesn't take long to build a family tree and you can display it in your home or add it to a scrapbook. Family trees are a wonderful way to get in touch with your ancestors and to learn more … [Read more...] about Easy Tips for Building Your Family Tree
Five Easy Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies
As parents, we all try to make good decisions for our children. One decision is to help your kids stay healthy by eating plenty of vegetables. No matter how hard you try, you may have some resistance to veggies from your kids. So what can you do? Here are five easy ways to get … [Read more...] about Five Easy Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies
Healthy “Busyness” Levels For Your Child
It is good to be busy. It is good to have enriching and uplifting activities planned rather than to take a complacent attitude about raising your children. It is good for children to have structure and planned activities that they enjoy and that can teach them important … [Read more...] about Healthy “Busyness” Levels For Your Child
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to