Enjoy Your Children and Parenting!

We are always hearing about how the internet can be detrimental to children if we don’t have some rules and consequences in place. The internet can be a very helpful and useful tool. Kids today are very tech savvy and pretty much “plugged in” to technology these days. With that in mind there are several [...]

I recently read about a book called “The 5 love languages of Teenagers” by Gary Chapman who talks about how important parental love is for a teenager’s emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual development. He makes a point that all teenagers are different and they all respond differently to various ways that parents communicate love. In [...]

Now that the weather has gotten better and the sun is out the motivation for cooking can really slow down. You want to be out enjoying the day, not slaving away in the kitchen or going grocery shopping. Saving time is a big deal but so is eating well. Keeping the family fed is one [...]

Finding somewhere and someone to take care of your child is a big deal and not something to take lightly. here are basically two options to consider, a center or an in home location. Both can have advantages and disadvantages depending on what you are looking for. Child care centers are regulated by the government [...]

Is it really worth the cots to get a babysitter if you’re spending more money for a good time away from the kids? Some parents would say definitely, that it’s good for your mental health and your marriage. Others think that creating a “night out” at home can be just as nice, ordering in and [...]

Sometimes parents just need immediate help when their children are going through issues in school and for just the every day challenges they face. If you find that your child has trouble in school, “Smart but Scattered” by Peg Dawson may be able to help. It gives you ideas on how to help your children [...]

A good education for your child involves support at school and at home. Explain your expectations to them so they understand what will happen if they do or do not meet them. Helping them schedule their time  will provide a balance to their work and play. It’s important for them to have have learning experiences [...]

Sometimes it can be hard for parents to say no to their children and they often give in to upsets and tantrums. The problem is that the more you give in the more they will continue with that behavior, they begin to believe that they are entitled and they become the boss, not you. Children [...]

Being a single parent can make success a challenge with work, home and down time. Committing to your schedule and being clear about timing and boundaries and being able to communicate what they are will work very well. Manage your expectations at work and home. When you’re home you want to be focused on our [...]

Most people think that it’s harder for dads to parent especially if they are single. While sometimes this may be true it only seems to be when they try to parent as the mom would. This parenting blog post is from the view of a single dad who discusses common myths about being a single [...]