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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Morning Stress Makeover
What is the number one thing that people could do at night to reduce morning stress? When my daughters were younger I often told them to pick out their clothes before they went to bed. And they would respond with a halfhearted “Okay, Mom.” And the next morning there would be a … [Read more...] about Morning Stress Makeover
Three Lessons Learned From a 12-Pack of Iced Tea Cans
“Do not train a child to learn by force or harshness; but direct them to it by what amuses their minds, so that you may be better able to discover with accuracy the peculiar bent of the genius of each.” --Plato “Coach Lisa, I need clarity on how to create a teachable moment … [Read more...] about Three Lessons Learned From a 12-Pack of Iced Tea Cans
Youth Hate Crime in the United States of America
Recent hate crime statistics and the crime rate among teenagers present a terrifying picture to parents. As parents, we have to look after our young ones so they don't stray too far from the path while ensuring that they're given enough room to grow individually. Youth hate … [Read more...] about Youth Hate Crime in the United States of America
Talking To Your Kids – 5 Wise Strategies For Clear Communication
You are not alone if you are a parent looking for some help when it comes to talking to your kids. As they get older, kids start to live in a different world and it becomes increasingly difficult to talk to them. Sometimes it might feel like you are not even speaking the same … [Read more...] about Talking To Your Kids – 5 Wise Strategies For Clear Communication
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to