Although most of us believe that parent involvement is a good thing, we too understand that too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Yes, when you look at the role in which parents play when it comes to education and social interactions there are definitely pros and cons of … [Read more...] about Pros and Cons of Parent Involvement
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Help Your Kids and Teens Understand Fire Safety Basics
IntroductionFire safety basics are often left up to the school system to teach. And while the school system may do a fine job at teaching the basics of fire safety they cannot teach each and every child about the specific fire dangers that they may come across in their own homes … [Read more...] about Help Your Kids and Teens Understand Fire Safety Basics
Having A Say in Your Child’s Choices
As a parent you hope that as your child grows up they remember what you have taught them and can apply them to daily activities. Having a say in what your child wears, listens to, sees, and does is a big part of parenting and allowing your child to grow and mature. So how much … [Read more...] about Having A Say in Your Child’s Choices
Need to Know: Preempt Sibling Rivalry
It is always best to prevent a problem from occurring than it is to have to deal with that problem after the fact right? The same is true with sibling rivalries. Being preemptive about sibling rivalries may not eliminate the possibility of having a rivalry. But chances are … [Read more...] about Need to Know: Preempt Sibling Rivalry
Controlling Sibling Rivalries
No good parent enjoys hearing the sound of their children bickering with each other. When children fight it is sad for parents because obviously they want for their children to get along with each other and love each other as they (parents) love them. Keeping the peace by … [Read more...] about Controlling Sibling Rivalries
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to