Teaching a child good manners is one of a parent's most important tasks. As children learn and grow, manners play a vital role in their social development. If parents don't teach them, they won't learn them and, consequently, if they don't learn them at a young age, it's going … [Read more...] about Teaching Your Child Manners: Tips and Hints
Great Colors for Boys’ Rooms
Choosing a color for a boy's room can be difficult. There are so many choices and so many shades to choose from. There are some colors that are great and some that are just plain awful. Let's look at some great colors for boy's rooms.There is always the traditional blue. Blue … [Read more...] about Great Colors for Boys’ Rooms
Need to Know: Ten Anti-Bullying Tips
Being bullied is never easy, and can make a child feel very powerless, alone, isolated, and fearful. The following are ten things your child can do to stop a bully. These tactics works for adults as well as children. No matter what the bullying situation, it is possible to stop a … [Read more...] about Need to Know: Ten Anti-Bullying Tips
How to Stay Cool in Summer Without Relying on the Air Conditioner
In the summer months your house can get really hot, and it can be extremely uncomfortable. The best remedy is to run the air conditioner in your home. However, relying on the air conditioner too much is costly. Here are a few tips for how to stay cool during the summer without … [Read more...] about How to Stay Cool in Summer Without Relying on the Air Conditioner
Nutrition at School
It is becoming increasingly difficult to provide children with healthy foods, especially for those school aged children. Providing nutrition at school has not become a hot topic and schools' are beginning to change menus, and provide more eating options for children. School's … [Read more...] about Nutrition at School
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to