Choose Your Battles – Don’t Sweat the ...

Psychologist James Dobson wrote a book entitled Parenting Isn’t for Cowards. In that book, he explains how it’ important, as a parent, to choose your battles wisely when dealing with your child’s behavior or misbehavior. When a child is born into a family, the parents will want to discuss ideas about discipline and training their child. They’ll want to decide upon which behaviors are absolutely...

Too Sick for School?...

No matter how much your child enjoys school, at some point they’re probably going to try to convince you they’re too sick for school. You may not be concerned if this happens once in a while, but when it occurs often in a week or two, you may want to know if something else is going on. As a parent you want to know if they’re trying to avoid something or someone. It’s not unusual for children at...

Ideas on How to Enjoy a Fun Family Night In...

It’s a common complaint of many families these days. Everyone is involved in so many activities that it’s hard to come together and enjoy time as a family. Consider some of these ideas on how to enjoy a fun family night in instead of everyone going their separate ways. Scientifically it has been proven that families who eat meals together are more emotionally connected and more stable. And since everyone has to...

Pet Insurance – An Explanation...

Medical costs seem to be skyrocketing with each passing year. The same is often true when it comes to providing medical care for our furry friends. Many people choose to purchase pet insurance. Here are some questions to think about if you’re considering this type of insurance. * Is pet insurance necessary for every kind of pet? Not necessarily. Some animals have very short life spans, so it’s unlikely you would...

Divorce and Teenagers...

Divorce is a difficult thing for a couple to go through. When there are children involved, it is much more difficult. Young children may have a hard time understanding what’s going on. Teenagers are more aware of the logistics of the situation, but that doesn’t mean that it’s not hard on them, too. Teenagers from broken homes are more likely to have problems at school. They may also act out at home, or even...

What to Do When Kids Start Cursing...

Some parents carefully watch every word that comes out of their mouths. Others let a curse word slip from time to time. But no matter which category you fall into, hearing your child curse isn’t a pleasant experience. Whether you find it amusing or appalling, the last thing you want is for your child to say a swear-word at the wrong time. And most parents agree that swearing is a horrible and offensive habit that they...

Do’s and Don’ts Around Dogs...

While it’s tempting – especially for children – to run up to and pet every dog you see, this is not a good idea. There is no need to develop a fear of dogs, but it is a good idea to follow certain protocols with regard to interacting with them. Here are some warning signs and suggestions for you and your family regarding dogs. - Ask the owner If a dog is with its owner, always ask that person if it is okay...

Five Ways to Deal with Anger in Children...

Every adult gets angry sometimes. It’s a fact of life. Sometimes we’re just in a bad mood and something that’s not really a big deal sets us off. Other times, our anger is completely justifiable. Some of us have a short fuse, while others rarely lose their temper. Children aren’t immune to anger, either. Anger is, after all, a completely natural emotion. Our job as parents is not to prevent our...