Parenting

Sometimes parents exhibit behavior that actually causes their children to perform poorly on basic expectations such as chores, homework, and grades. It can be hard to have a small baby, and then suddenly a toddler getting into everything, then a blink of an eye a school aged child, and before we know it a teenager … Read more

Parenting is a job that is always changing and has a lot of dips and turns. How can we know if we are navigating the waters properly? Is there any way to figure out if we are doing a decent job of raising our children? If we are willing to be honest and give ourselves … Read more

One of the hardest parts of parenting is helping your child deal with disappointment. No one likes to watch their child suffer disappointment. But, like many other things in life, everyone will experience disappointment at least once or twice in life. It’s how people deal with this fact that makes them the people that they … Read more

Children aren’t motivated by something just because you are. What you believe is important, may not seem as important to your child. It can be frustrating because you believe you know what is best for him, but you can’t seem to get him to want to care about excelling as much as you care about … Read more

All parents have trying times with their children. As much as you love them, sometimes it’s easy to let your temper take over. After all, you’re only human. But thankfully, as a human you also have the power of intention and intellect. You can create the intention of not losing your temper, and due to … Read more

Sharing a room can be a wonderful thing for siblings. It is an opportunity to bond, make long-lasting memories together, and it is a good way to learn about working together as a team. Sometimes, of course, it is less of a choice and more of a necessity. Whatever the reason for sharing a room, … Read more

Every child goes through times when they are angry. Anger is a natural part of life and children need to learn how to deal with it. By teaching your child how to deal with the changes in life and the anger they feel in a healthy way you’ll set them up for a lifetime of … Read more

You love your beautiful baby and would never dream of hurting him or her. Still, the reality is that everyone needs to know about shaken baby syndrome, the symptoms and how to prevent it. What Is It? Shaken baby syndrome is a form of child abuse that can cause serious brain injury after even a … Read more

Today, after prom parties are a common extension of the big celebration. Hosting one at your home can be an antidote to wondering what the teens are up to by allowing them to experience later night fun under adult supervision. But, it’s important to go in prepared before agreeing to host an after prom party … Read more

Procrastination is really just a symptom of something else. It’s often a sign of fear of failure, fear of success, stubbornness, lack of motivation, lack of interest, or simply not knowing how to go about doing something. If you can recognize that procrastination usually falls into one of these you can figure out how to … Read more

Prom is undoubtedly one of the most exciting events of a young person’s life. The glamour, fun, and friends all combine to make it one of the best parties anyone could hope for. But prom is also one of the most expensive events you will take part in, and it is not unusual for people … Read more

No matter what anyone says, words do hurt. They may not break bones but the wrong words said in the wrong way can break a spirit. Words are how we communicate with others and they’re very important. Think before you speak to avoid hurting your child more than you may imagine. 1. Check Your Tone … Read more

Separation is never an easy time for anyone. When a marriage is on the rocks, stress levels can soar and nerves can be raw. Although there is no way to make the troubles completely disappear, there are many things that grandparents can do to ease the load. Remain Neutral around the Children A separation can … Read more

The best parents are consistent parents. They going into parenting with a plan, as well as various goals in mind. If you want to raise up children who have a good grasp on their emotions, who know how to stick to a plan and reach a goal and who have self-control then you’re going to … Read more