Parenting
6 Things to Consider When Monitoring Your Family’s Screen Time
Kids today spend much of their time in front of a screen, be it on a phone, TV or computer. Technology has many positive …
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 …
How to Encourage Self-Motivation in Your Child
Self-motivation is a trait that is often underrated. It’s more than just getting out of bed in the morning; it can significantly impact your child’s …
Does Your Child Act Entitled? How to Reduce Your Child’s Sense of Entitlement.
Parents want their children to succeed, but overindulging or sheltering them can eventually backfire. According to experts, the next generation of adults lives in an …
Moving Onwards: Your 12-Year-Old
You’ve supported your child for over a decade, and your son or daughter is fast approaching their teenage years. What can you expect in the …
How to Get Involved with Your Child’s School
Getting involved in your child’s school activities is an excellent way to further develop a bond with your child. Getting involved also helps your …
5 Ways to Deal with Your Kid’s Homework Challenges
Homework can be very challenging, especially for high-energy kids who have a hard time sitting still at school, much less at home. As a parent, …
5 Family-Friendly Backyard Activities That Are Literally Cool
As a parent, you probably don’t want your kids to while away summer break glued to their iPads and smartphones. But on days when the …
How to Keep Your Child Active During Summer Break
Remember when you were a kid dreaming of summer days spent hiking, fishing, and playing outdoors? Childhood looks a lot different today than it …
Protect Your Kids From the Summer Sun With These Easy Tips
Everybody loves summertime activities with the kids splashing in the pool, outdoor adventures and maybe some time at the beach or the lake. Beware, though: …
5 Things Your Teen Should Do This Summer
The teen years are filled with questions: What do I want to do with my life? Who will I be? How can I get …
What Parents Need to Know About OCD in Children
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that causes severe discomfort for sufferers. Persistent, unwanted images, thoughts and images take over, causing a considerable amount …
5 Tips for Protecting Your Child from Becoming Obese
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), rates of childhood obesity have increased considerably in the past few decades. In 1980, only …
Why It’s Good to Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike
Most kids want to learn to ride a bike, and it’s an easy way to get them into the fresh air and exercising, but …
Being a Stay-at-Home Dad: What to Expect
Times are changing. Things that were considered unheard of a few decades ago are becoming more common each day. With the norm being changed so …
How to Address Your Teenager’s Spending Behavior
As a parent, you try to teach your children to use money wisely. When childrenbecome teenagers, they seem to forget everything you’ve taught them. This …
