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...

Privacy and Personal Time – Why Are They Imp...

As a parent you want to keep lines of communication between yourself and your teen open. However, they may not be very forthcoming with details about their friends, what’s going on at school, or in their life in general. They want their privacy and personal time. Why are they important to your teen and how can you honor their privacy and still keep them talking to you? More than anything, your teen needs to know that...

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...

Five Relaxation Ideas for Busy Moms...

Parents can be busy, especially if they have more than one child. One child may play a sport, another may play in the band, and another may be involved in scouting. Parents may feel like nothing more than a glorified cab driver. These five relaxing ideas for busy parents will help for those times when they actually have no running to do. Read a book How long has it been since you?ve curled up with a good book? Set aside time...

Teens and Lies – What Steps to Take...

Nothing erodes trust between a parent and teenager as much as lying. There may be feelings of anger toward the teen when a parent realizes they’ve been lied to. Even though teens and lies seem to go hand-in-hand at times, you want to know what steps to take to help your teen stop lying. There may be many reasons why teenagers lie. They could have fallen in with bad influences and turn to lying to fit in. They may also...

How to Make Homework Less Stressful...

School bells will be ringing again soon, and with a new school year comes homework. Your child may need your help learning how to make homework less stressful. Using the following these ideas may provide your child with the help they need for homework problems. If your child is like many, they may procrastinate when it comes to homework. Of course, this adds to the stress they feel. Creating a schedule for time at home will...

Wishful Thinking or a Need to Feel Good...

Living with preschoolers is never dull. They are funny to watch and even funnier to listen to. They have great imaginations and tell wonderful stories. Unfortunately, sometimes it’s hard to tell if their stories are lies and if what they say is wishful thinking or a need to feel good about themselves. One day you may hear them running around claiming to be able to fly and walk through walls. The next day they’re...