Enjoy Your Children and Parenting!

Today’s kids seemed to be more "protected" or their parents want them to avoid "failing" You may find now in a lot of schools that trophies will be given out to everyone even if they are not winners in a particular sport. Many parents seem to be afraid of their children being insecure or feeling [...]

You can go sign up for a free series of parenting emails called the 5 Big Mistakes Good Parents Make. This is great information about a different way to parent. Be sure to take a few minutes to watch a very informative video.

Oral health is important and it’s smart to start when your kids are young so that they make a habit of it. If you’re lucky your little one will just want to play with the toothbrush which will make it easier on you teaching them later on to brush their teeth. Flossing can be a [...]

The kids can wear on your nerves when they may ask for a snack over and over or repeatedly come to you to see if you are going to play that game with them after you’ve already told them "yes". Instead of losing your cool and raising you voice to them, take a breath and [...]

It’s never an easy thing to explain to your children. If they are of differing ages it can be even more of a challenge. It is important to let your children know what is going on, they will know if something is wrong. It’s ok to express your own grief while talking with them, they [...]

In Joan Friedman’s book Emotionally Healthy Twins: A New Philosophy for Parenting Two Unique Children, she discusses how to give each twin a sense of self in their lives. She suggests having individual birthday parties, their own friends and having alone time with parents.  She believes that some competition between twins is healthy, but that [...]

The death of a family member or friend can be tough. With small children it can be difficult to help them through it and explain that this person is not coming back. Address their questions, it’s advised that you talk to your children in the simplest way possible, but be honest about the situation. Tune [...]

I came across a woman’s blog where she opens up the discussion of being an atheist and if that means her children are also. You may have your own truths and beliefs and most young children accept what their parents tell them as being true. I think it’s important to present all options and possibilities [...]

When it’s dark, gloomy and rainy it can be tough to keep your kids entertained. Here are some fun ideas to help keep bad weather blues away. Build a fort. Using sheets, blankets, chairs and large paper clamps can create a fun dwelling, use your imagination and theirs! Get out all the art supplies you [...]