Parenting Blog & Articles
10 Traits of a “Good Enough” Parent
Let’s face it, no one is perfect. That being said, we all know there is no such thing as a perfect parent, even though we …
How to Talk to Your Kids about Divorce and Help Them to Cope
Divorce can put a strain on every member of the family, especially children. It’s often challenging to be positive in a situation like this and …
8 Ways to Prevent Behavior Problems in School-Age Kids
Sadness, like any feeling, is a normal emotional phase every person has to go through. Due to drastic shifts and changes of events …
Identifying Social Anxiety in Teens
Although anxiety disorders affect one in eight children, they often go unrecognized as mental health issues in teens. Social anxiety disorder, in particular, can take …
Helping a Child Cope with the Death of a Loved One
There are many ways to show children who are dealing with grief and loss that you care. Here are some things to keep in mind as …
How to Help Your Children Get a Great Start at Their New School
Think about how you felt when you first began school, or if your family relocated and you transitioned into a different school altogether. You were …
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 …
Homework Help: 4 Tips for Parents on How to Make Homework Fun
With the competitive, not to mention stressful, academic environment today, more and more kids are experiencing difficulty keeping up with the demands of the school. …
College Packing List: What Every College Student Needs
Is your child heading off to college this fall? Packing for college can be stressful for both kids and parents. Whether your son or daughter …
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 …
Using Summer Camp to Prepare Your Elementary Student for Middle School
Summer vacation is a concept that gets significant attention in the United States. People argue whether it’s long enough or …
5 Tips to Make Life Easier While Reducing Parental Burnout
Before you prepare your first cup of coffee each morning, do you already feel exhausted and overwhelmed? These are just two signs of parental burnout. …
Ten Ways to Help Your Grieving Child Cope on Mother’s Day
Three months ago, I lost my mother to cancer. Her death was very sudden and unexpected because no one, including my mother herself, knew she …
How and Why to Teach Your Kids to Help with Household Chores
Other animals don’t have to do household chores, but in nature, purposeful play is typical. When a kitten pounces on a ball of wool, it’s …
How to Avoid Losing Your Child in a Public Place
For a parent, there are few worse experiences than losing sight of a young child in a public place, such as a mall or a …
How to Get Your Child Interested in Astronomy
Children have their own innate interests and parents should always encourage them. But subjects like astronomy needs an introduction, as its presence in our day …
4 Tips for Discussing Current Events with Children
Often the things children see and hear on the news or on websites that cover the news may be confusing and alarming. Even if you …
Why Writing Thank You Notes Teaches Kids Good Manners
You may or may not advocate handwritten thank-you notes in your home; no doubt, you have your reasons either way. Some folks believe the practice …
Raising Your Kids with Respect: How to Teach Your Child to Care for the World Around Them
One of the biggest challenges modern parents face is instilling respect in their children. This isn’t an issue in which you can just tell your child, …
7 Ways to Survive Another Snow Day
Remember last winter, with its record-setting snow? And the 82 snow days your kids had? Well, this winter is predicted to be even snowier, so …
6 Indoor Activities for Teens and Young Adults
By Susie Yakowicz Is family night becoming a bore for your teen and young adult children? Finding ways to keep older kids entertained at home …
Clever Ways to Keep Kids Entertained During the Holidays
The holidays are exciting, what with all the cookies, lights and too-cute specials on TV, but pause for a moment to consider how all that …
5 Foods That Negatively Affect Your Child’s Mood
Parents intuitively know that food can impact their child’s behavior and mood. We know that sweets, for example, can cause bouts of hyperactivity. But mood-altering …
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 …
Learn How to Tackle Technology with Children in the Digital Age
It’s impossible to ignore the fact that the coming generations will be growing up with more and more technology. It’s everywhere and impossible to hide …
3 Tips for Balancing Your Family Life with Your Career
It’s not always easy to stay close to your partner and kids while working full-time. Many people find themselves feeling like they have to choose …
JADE: An Easy Mnemonic for Difficult Family Members
Setting firm boundaries with your relatives is hard. Whether you love them too much to say no or loathe how quickly they get under your …
How to Help Your Child Develop a Positive Homework Habit
Doing homework is one of the things children just hate to do. Most of the time, they put off finishing their homework because they think …
4 School Bus Safety Lessons for Kids
School bus safety has been at the forefront of the news lately. Despite the recent media attention, school buses are actually a relatively safe …
How to Raise a Happy Teenager
Teen depression is a serious problem in America, with an estimated 20% of adolescents suffering depression at some stage. Changing hormones make life tough …