How do you talk with your children; have you ever just sat down and thought about it? If you take a walk through the neighborhood – a store, school, school and so on – and observe how other people talk with their children you can probably pick out areas in which you could make … [Read more...] about Communication Tips For Parents
Peer Pressure and Allowance
Fifteen-year-olds do not turn into crazed consumers overnight but there is hope. Recently a mother was shocked and bewildered when her son demanded she buy him the latest gadget while cursing and swearing at her. She felt hurt and threatened. She is not … [Read more...] about Peer Pressure and Allowance
The Kindness And Trust Of Others
Traveling abroad enriches the mind in unexpected ways just as it did for my own daughter. My daughter Katie studied art in Italy for a year. She had taught herself to play the piano and missed it while she was there. She took a walk to explore the area and came upon a church … [Read more...] about The Kindness And Trust Of Others
Mary Ellen Wilson – Catalyst for Change
Hobbies are wonderful for children and it is even more fun when the whole family can get involved. My daughter Chelsey expressed a keen interest in cemeteries when she was about three and able to see out the car window. Not long after, we visited our first cemetery and I … [Read more...] about Mary Ellen Wilson – Catalyst for Change
Friendless Kid? Try This
“I don’t have any friends!” will be a lament heard by many parents after the first day of school. Being friendless is a concern for many children and time will take care of most of that but there are other things to think about. When Chelsey was in elementary school she … [Read more...] about Friendless Kid? Try This
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to