Online shopping definitely isn't the same as jumping in the car and heading to the store. If you find shopping therapeutic, you might not like online shopping as much, but you can still have just as much fun online. To become successful online, you need to grab your credit card … [Read more...] about Successful Online Shopping
Parenting
The Power of Positive Parenting
by Erin O'Keefe, Parent Coach and founder of The Intentional Parent: http:// www.theintentionalparent.orgWhat is positive parenting? I like to think of it as an overall way of being as a parent. It is a way of interacting with your family that promotes learning and teaching … [Read more...] about The Power of Positive Parenting
Knowing When to Stay Out of Your Teenager’s Decisions
So your child is doing things you are not that happy about, or having problems that they complain about. When do you butt in, and when do you stay out of it? The question is often a difficult one, but the truth is, as a parent we always want to stick our nose in, and solve all … [Read more...] about Knowing When to Stay Out of Your Teenager’s Decisions
Which Is It, Chores Or Punishment?
What if you won a contest and the prize was for a genie to instantly clean and do menial jobs around your home for you? Sounds wonderful, does it not? A busy mother recently stumbled onto an idea that seemed like a perfect solution to her messy house. She had been extremely … [Read more...] about Which Is It, Chores Or Punishment?
Snooping, Yes or No?
To snoop or not to snoop, that is the question. Is it nobler to turn a blind eye or should you become a detective? In Parents Anonymous meetings, parents had many lively, informative discussions on a myriad of topics. This time it was snooping and whether or not it is … [Read more...] about Snooping, Yes or No?
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to