There is an increasing epidemic of childhood obesity in the United States and throughout the world. Many experts have estimated that one in every five children between the ages of six and sixteen are overweight or obese. As the numbers in childhood obesity continue to rise so … [Read more...] about How to Combat Childhood Obesity
How to Teach Kids About Money Management
People are constantly making excuses for their poor money management--"it is just not something I am good at"--but the fact is, no one comes out knowing how to manage money well, and ANYONE can be good at it. So, how can you teach your children about money management so that they … [Read more...] about How to Teach Kids About Money Management
Three Great Chore Chart Ideas
If you want to use a chore chart to get your kids helping, there are many things you have to consider, such as their age, their attention span, their abilities, and what they will find motivating. For some kids a list of chores on a posted poster will work fine. For others, … [Read more...] about Three Great Chore Chart Ideas
ABC Activities for Mommy and Me
As a parent there are a few things you need to teach your young child to do and to understand. Obviously they need to learn how to eat, speak, go to the bathroom, and socialize appropriately. Eventually they will need to learn more complicated skills and gain training in order to … [Read more...] about ABC Activities for Mommy and Me
How To Stop The Whining
As a parent you have probably had your share of whiny kids, and you have probably had at least a time or two where the whining was so bad that it got on your nerves. If this has happened to you, don't worry; you are not alone. Every parent has to deal with whiny children, … [Read more...] about How To Stop The Whining
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to