In families there are chores that need doing, and sometimes mom and dad feel like they have to beg for help from the kids, or threaten them. One effective means of getting the whole family to pitch in is with chore charts. The following are tips for making chore charts more user … [Read more...] about Your Effective Family Chore Chart
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Parenting Trends ’09
The way parents react and act these days is different from how it used to be. Moms are not sitting at home wearing pearls and vacuuming in high heels. Moms are more active, busy, working, and doing other things with their time. The following are some of the top parenting trends … [Read more...] about Parenting Trends ’09
Five Ways to Give Your Child More Independence
You can help your child who is struggling for independence to have it by doing the following:1. Facebook and MySpace accounts. Independence is often achieved through self expression, and being able to control parts of your own life. If you want your child to be more independent, … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Give Your Child More Independence
Did Motherhood Ruin Your College Friendships?
Being a mother is a very special responsibility, but it is just that--a responsibility. You are not going to be able to go out as much, you won't have as much money, and your priorities are going to change. This is going to be hard on some of your friendships, especially those … [Read more...] about Did Motherhood Ruin Your College Friendships?
Girl Interrupted: Motherhood vs. Your College Friends
The sacrifice of motherhood is more than just giving up certain parts of your body for a while, getting sagging breasts, stretch marks, lacking energy, and dealing with poop, spit, etc. for several years. One of the sacrifices of motherhood is that of your college friendships. … [Read more...] about Girl Interrupted: Motherhood vs. Your College Friends
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to