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There is more cooking over the holidays than any other time of the year. Kids are out of school, so they need more activities to occupy their time. Parents need to get holiday cooking done for family visitors, but have less time with the kids’ home. So […]
Parents that ask the most questions about raising their children are the most courageous.
Offering advice to friends and family about what worked for you as a parent is excellent. Just remember to give the advice ONLY when asked and don’t take offense if other parents don’t take it!
If you get unsolicited advice from well-meaning […]
Big guy in a bright red suit, with a strange laugh can be too much for some kids to handle. This time of year, it doesn’t hurt to remind yourselves as parents that some things surrounding the holidays that seem fun, normal and non-threatening to you are really scary to your kids.
Hair on the face, […]
Families are all gearing up to stuff themselves with food that has been painstakingly chosen and taken hours to prepare. Parents take time off work, clean the house and look forward to the whole family showing their appreciation by enjoying the meal.
But, what if your kids turn up their noses at it all or at […]
Andrea Yates the infamous mother who drowned her five children back in 2001 was in the news again this week. Her husband, Rusty who is re-married, had another child recently, so the story of their tragedy resurfaced once again. Rusty still communicates with his wife and mother of his five children that she killed. How […]
One year your child may be happily running from house to house and openly asking for treats. The next year, they are not so enthusiastic.
That is why it makes sense for parents to be sensitive about what their kids can handle at different ages.
Here is the scoop!
From birth to around the age of 2 yrs. […]
It is so easy to swat your child when they are seemingly disobedient. ABC TV yesterday reported yet another research study shouting loud and clear that spanking used as a regular punishment has long-term affects on children and their potential for violent behavior.
Please consider the facts. The American Academy of Pediatrics says…
Although most Americans were spanked […]
Some of the most famous, successful people had trouble in school.
I was lucky enough to go to school with Chris VanAllsberg, author and illustrator of the famous book, “The Polar Express”, which was made into a block-buster movie. Chris was forever being reminded by his teachers to stop drawing and pay attention. Well, now we […]
McCain and Obama have very different ideas on education. For the record, I am not endorsing either of these presidential candidates. But, do think everyone who has children should know what presidential plans they have for our kids.
If you have preschoolers you should know that:
Obama would put $10 billion of your tax dollars into early childhood (birth […]
Sometimes kids give the best advice. I was so struck by this article about a daughter who helped her mom through breast cancer that I wanted to spread the wise words of this 10 year old.
Here are her ‘8′ suggestions for kids if someone has breast cancer…
1-”If you are worried, scared or frightened, it is […]
