Our family was never big on the outdoors but as my children came along I realized we needed to get more active. We started going to parks, hiking and on nature walks. Since we were having such a great time with all our outdoor activities we took an even bigger step as a family … [Read more...] about Family Camping
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Recreating Intimacy
My husband and I recently realized that we didn’t like each other as much as we wanted to. We were often arguing. He’d come into the room and I’d feel tension in my shoulders. The kids would fuss, he’d respond and I’d disagree. It got to the point where I wanted to walk out of … [Read more...] about Recreating Intimacy
Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free Cards and Peer Pressure
Peer pressure or pack mentality can stir up a lot of trouble for a child who would never think of breaking the law, hurting another person’s feelings or destroying property. A child who obeys parents and respects others may be emboldened to go against everything he knows on a … [Read more...] about Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free Cards and Peer Pressure
Being Who You Want to Be: 6 Steps to an Organized Mom
Who doesn't want to be an organized mom? An organized mom feeds her children healthy meals, maintains an orderly and clean home, has kids who complete their homework, and are on time to school each day. The following are six tips for how to be an organized mom.1. Routine. … [Read more...] about Being Who You Want to Be: 6 Steps to an Organized Mom
When Your Child is Being Teased
Have you ever felt helpless as a parent? It is not easy to sit by and watch your child suffer because they are being teased, harassed, or something else. However, there are things you can do. If your child is being teased, do not just sit around doing nothing; take action: The … [Read more...] about When Your Child is Being Teased
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to