When children are little, the holidays all seem to run together somehow. Looking back, I was a pretty scrawny kid at six and my older brother was two-years larger than me. We lived with our parents in an 8-foot by 45-foot trailer in Daytona Beach, Florida, two blocks from the … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving at Age Six
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4 Effective Tips for an Engaging Family Gaming Experience
Based on a GameTheoryOnline.com study, parents who spend more time with their children by playing games create stronger family ties. It reveals that it improves emotional well-being and, at times, encourage the family to stay physically fit. If you are thinking of implementing … [Read more...] about 4 Effective Tips for an Engaging Family Gaming Experience
Is Privacy a Facebook Problem for your Kids?
We have tended to overlook privacy in the advancement of the internet age. Facebook has led the charge, issuing a service that continuously undermines our privacy. Consequently, it has created a growing minority of people who have become disenchanted by its policy and will come … [Read more...] about Is Privacy a Facebook Problem for your Kids?
Fathers Are the Other Parent
Last week in a mother’s support group (not Parents Anonymous) I listened as a young mom described her situation; her daughter is two and a half and the father has been getting her for visitation every other weekend. She says her daughter is happy with her and is fine with going … [Read more...] about Fathers Are the Other Parent
Cyber Security and The Bling Ring
If you haven't had your eyes turned toward the silver screen these past few weeks, then you might've missed the latest high profile installment of Hollywood docudrama, The Bling Ring. The movie, which features Harry Potter starlet Emma Watson and comedy heartthrob Leslie Mann, … [Read more...] about Cyber Security and The Bling Ring
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to