Enjoy Your Children and Parenting!

I read in this article about a law in Wisconsin that allows kids under 21 who are with their parents in a bar can be served alcohol. I am curious as to what kind of message this gives to children. It doesn’t seem appropriate. Of course it is up to the discretion of the parents. [...]

This doesn’t have ti be just a holidays for couples. Especially if you have children. Include them in this day of love and let them know how much you love them. You may find it hard to get creative in order to show your love. Buying a video game or a stuffed animal just doesn’t [...]

Many people just after they have had a child cannot imagine leaving their baby and husband/wife to have a night out. It’s important to keep your connections with friends alive. Having that time to play laugh and share with others will allow you to be a better parent. You will be grateful for the break [...]

This article talks about five-step problem solving method and how teaching it to kids can allow them to solve problems on their own. Recognizing the problem is the very first step and stopping it before moving to the next step is important. Identifying the problem and making sure each party will work on the problem [...]

With the holidays around the corner, we need to remember that there are some people that don’t have a family. Usually during this time of year charitable organizations ask for donations, food, or anything else they may need for those less fortunate. This is a good time to involve your kids. You may not be [...]

Parenting styles have changed since the 50’s where kids were seen and not heard most of the time. These days a lot of kids are wild and out of control and parents don’t seem to have the power they once did. The problem is that parents give in to their children or let them take [...]

Jen Singer is a stay at home mom that created "Please Take My Children to Work Day" in 2002. She doesn’t get personal days being a stay at home mom, unless she has a babysitter. She stresses that many people don’t get what it takes to stay at home with children, like it’s an easy [...]

More mothers stay home than fathers. In recent years more fathers are staying home and the mother’s are out working. There is not as much network support for men who stay home with their children. Many mothers are leery of play dates hosted by dads. The decision is not an easy one for some, adjusting [...]

I was reading an article that talked about how Sheryl Crow brings her baby boy every where. She takes him with her on tour and he will sleep on the tour bus. He hangs out while she records music as well. Some seem to think it’s selfish, that she is not making room for him [...]

We’ve all heard about people bringing their dog to work, but what about a child? This article talks about some states that actually give that option to employees. I think depending on the kind of work you do it could be a great thing. It would also be great if more companies included a daycare [...]