Talking to kids about alcohol isn't easy. You have to pick the right time and let them know everything that you have learned and experienced in a few short minutes. There are some things you really need to talk about when you talk to kids about alcohol. Let's look at some ways … [Read more...] about How to Talk to Kids About Alcohol
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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
What’s the Volume of Your Home?
We instinctively cover our ears when we know we are about to hear an extremely loud noise, but what about those loud noises we do not expect? Extremely loud sounds do not simply hurt— they damage hearing. Ringing or whistling in the ears may stop after a couple of hours or … [Read more...] about What’s the Volume of Your Home?
Weather Changes Affect Children’s Behavior
Fall weather can be unpredictable and changes in weather can alter children’s behavior. When my girls were school-aged, the topic of weather and our children’s behavior came up in my Parents Anonymous group. The facilitator said, “Any time there is a weather change you can … [Read more...] about Weather Changes Affect Children’s Behavior
What to Teach Your Teenager About First Aid
Nobody knows when they might be confronted by a serious emergency of almost any kind. Most of us take it for granted that accidents will happen and that we need to be ready for them. I guess we just assume that a professional will get there and take care of the problem. Few of us … [Read more...] about What to Teach Your Teenager About First Aid
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to