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
If you are like most individuals, there are two places in your home that are the catch-alls for everything – the dining room table and the garage. The only good thing about the dining room table being cluttered is that eventually (like when you’re expecting company or before a major holiday) it gets cleaned off. … 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
Just about everyone who owns a home wishes for it to be well-organized. Most of the time, however, chances are that is not the case. Most homes have only one or two people who put everything in its place – usually the mom or dad, perhaps. When it comes to home organization tools, sometimes you … 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
In everything that you do, there are both pros and cons. That is true when it comes to choosing to be a leader or a follower. But, did you know that you can be both? Some of the very best leaders are those who know how to step out of the way and let others … Read more
As humans we have both needs and wants. Sometimes it’s easy as women to get confused by what other people want as a need. Most women are nurturing, and giving, and tend to over give to the point of losing track of their own needs in favor of other people’s wants. Since almost half of … Read more
If you are like most people, there is stuff everywhere in your home. No matter where you look, there is something that needs putting away. And, if you are also like most people, you wish to have a place for everything and everything in its place. That is why storage and organization are so important … Read more
In today’s society it’s not uncommon for older children to have a lot of responsibility for younger siblings, household chores, preparing dinner and other aspects of running a household with duel working parents or single parent homes. There can be a price to pay if a child is overwhelmed with too much responsibility at too … Read more
Waking up can be hard to do. Maybe you had a rough night, or just didn’t get to bed on time and could have used more sleep. When the morning arrives and you feel like you would rather hibernate than get out of bed, here are some ways to kick-start your day and get things … Read more
Everyone wants a way to remember special times in their lives, and there is nothing better than a photograph to bring those special times to mind. Just as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. No one wants a bad photo of them recorded forever in history, though, so here are some important … 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