Pam Myers, BSEd
Can’t Get Your Kids to Sleep? Stop Making These Four Common Bedtime Mistakes
Are your kids wide awake when they should be sleeping? This typical scenario causes misery the following day when everyone’s overtired. If you want your …
Upgrade Your Hike
How many times has someone told you to “take a hike”? Chances are they weren’t concerned with your cardiovascular health. When it comes to getting …
8 Reasons Why Sharing Family Meals Is Important
You may think that the biggest benefit of eating together as a family is to ensure everyone has food in their stomachs. However, sharing meals …
10 Ways to Deal with Sibling Rivalry
All relationships have moments of tension, disagreement, and problem solving. The family unit is the first place a child can learn conflict resolution, especially regarding …
10 Classic Rainy Day Activities for Teens
In the age of video games, cell phones, and computers, it isn’t hard for teenagers to find something to do on a rainy day. Spending …
6 Ways to Teach Kids the Value of Money
It’s never too early to teach your children about the value of money, including how to save, so that when they reach adulthood, they’ll be …
Communication Strategies for Parents of Children with ADHD
Parenting a child with attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a challenge. Communication is essential and communicating with a child who …
Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is a fun event for children, but it can be treacherous if you don’t know how to keep them safe. Children love dressing up …
Super Foods for Kids and How to Serve Them
When you hear the words “super foods,” many people assume that kids won’t like whatever the super food is. We tend to think of super …
The Summer Camp Guide for Parents
Summer camp can be an excellent opportunity for children and teens to grow and develop. While at camp they learn to be more independent and …
Want to Get Fit With Your Family? Here’s How You Can Make it Happen
It’s no secret that healthy living is important, but getting in shape when you have kids can be tough. Maybe you stopped exercising when you …
Back to School: How to Get a Good Routine Going
Before you know it, the school bells are ringing, and it’s time for the kids to head back to school. Do you have your …
5 Books to Help with Potty Training
Three pivotal events mark the development of a toddler: the first word, the first step, and potty training. Generally, a child doesn’t need too much …
Zip Line Rules!
What is it about a zip line that makes people laugh as soon as they launch themselves on a fast and furious ride on what …
How to Calm a Crying Baby
The earsplitting screams of a baby can irritate the sweetest soul. It can also aggravate postpartum depression and compromise the health of the mother. Since …
Patriotic Craft Ideas for Kids
There are all kinds of ways to celebrate Independence Day. An excellent way to spend quality time bonding with your kids is to make decorations …