Part of raising independent kids, and kids that are self sufficient is letting them fight their own battles, make their own choices, and solve their own problems. However, sometimes it is your responsibility as a parent to butt in. The following are a few guidelines to help you … [Read more...] about Need to Know: When to Butt In and When to Stay Out of Your Teen’s Life
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How Birth Order Affects Personality
Birth order has long been considered to be one of most influential things on personal characteristics. Most of us have some, if not all, or the traits assigned to our birth position. Obviously, that personality is influenced by our personal temperament, interests, gender, … [Read more...] about How Birth Order Affects Personality
Three Great Chore Chart Ideas
If you want to use a chore chart to get your kids helping, there are many things you have to consider, such as their age, their attention span, their abilities, and what they will find motivating. For some kids a list of chores on a posted poster will work fine. For others, … [Read more...] about Three Great Chore Chart Ideas
ABC Activities for Mommy and Me
As a parent there are a few things you need to teach your young child to do and to understand. Obviously they need to learn how to eat, speak, go to the bathroom, and socialize appropriately. Eventually they will need to learn more complicated skills and gain training in order to … [Read more...] about ABC Activities for Mommy and Me
How To Stop The Whining
As a parent you have probably had your share of whiny kids, and you have probably had at least a time or two where the whining was so bad that it got on your nerves. If this has happened to you, don't worry; you are not alone. Every parent has to deal with whiny children, … [Read more...] about How To Stop The Whining
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to