Enjoy Your Children and Parenting!

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 [...]

Today’s kids have a lot more technology in their lives compared to the previous generations. Bullying in the digital age is on the rise. Kids  bullying others through the internet through sites like myspace, or through text messaging on cell phones. Parents need to be the one their children go to when things go wrong. [...]

It’s fairly normal for a child of three to hit when they don’t get their way. You want to teach them to be able to control themselves and not have to intervene. Try and recognize the reason behind the hitting, like is she angry she has to leave the park? Is she angry because she [...]

Some may call them, "difficult" but spirited children are most likely to be able to walk on their own than being a follower. It can be a challenge being a parent to a spirited child, but there are some ways to make the job easier. Do what you say, being consistent and following through is [...]

Clinical psychologist Anthony E. Wolf talks about the pressure that teens put on themselves about doing well in school. He says most of the time it’s not the parents that are the source of their stress, but that they put it on themselves. They have it in their mind that school is the end all [...]