Tweens are often unfair. They are inherently selfish creatures, and thus think about their wants and needs, and because of this often present themselves unfairly. However, fairness is an important attribute to develop. Fairness in your own family, and among friends should be … [Read more...] about Teaching Fairness to Your Tween
More Backpack Safety Tips
Your child is likely to wear a backpack at least nine months out of the year, and if that backpack is doing harm to their body, and you could do something about it, you would. The following is a look at things you can do to ensure backpack safety for your child so that they do … [Read more...] about More Backpack Safety Tips
Family Fitness: Getting and Keeping Your Brood Physically Fit
For some families, getting exercise and doing physical activities are at the bottom of the to-do list. With the average family involved in work, school and outside interests, many times it is easier, because everyone is spent from their other activities, to relax in front of the … [Read more...] about Family Fitness: Getting and Keeping Your Brood Physically Fit
Raising Your Child to Be an Independent Thinker
A take charge kid is something many parents want. It helps them rest assured that their child is going to control their own life, rather than following blindly behind friends, or letting life pass them by. So, how do you raise a take charge kid? Consider the following five … [Read more...] about Raising Your Child to Be an Independent Thinker
Why Kids Lie (and How Not to Handle It)
Many of us lied about one thing or another when we were young. Some of us didn't really understand why lying was bad, although many of us did. We lied regardless, and many of us suffered the consequences. I remember my father once becoming insanely angry at me for lying about … [Read more...] about Why Kids Lie (and How Not to Handle It)
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to