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
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How to Create Trust and Respect with Just Seven Words
How many times have you asked someone a question only to find out that the person you sought an answer from had no clue how to answer, much less desire to find the answer for you? As children we learn the word “no” by the age of two. It feels very powerful to say no. It … [Read more...] about How to Create Trust and Respect with Just Seven Words
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”
On Peer Pressure: Trying to Understand and Help your Teen
You have been raising your child from infancy and suddenly he's turned into a teen. The days are long gone when your child used to look at you for approval after doing a good deed. Now he is looking to his friends for approval and some of his peers may not have the type of value … [Read more...] about On Peer Pressure: Trying to Understand and Help your Teen
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to