Most homes have a certain degree of clutter. Book bags get dropped off at the door, mail piles up on the entry table, and drawers and closets are full of things like coupons, clothing, and other items you are certain at some point you will use. For people who hate to throw things … [Read more...] about Reduce and Simplify for a Clutter-Free Home
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Hold on! We’re Coming!
Sorry, there isn't much here now. But soon (very soon!) because I am in the process of adding an exciting cadre of bloggers to Surfnetparents. Are you a writer or a blogger? Do you have something to share with the world? Why not submit a guest blog post? You can write about any … [Read more...] about Hold on! We’re Coming!
Your Baby’s Sleep Problems
One of the most difficult problems for parents of a new baby is trying to get their baby to sleep through the night. This can be a huge challenge as new parents must combat the effects of sleep deprivation while still trying to maintain their normal lives. This is a problem … [Read more...] about Your Baby’s Sleep Problems
Good Parenting: How To Understand What Your Kids Are Telling You
Communication with kids is complicated. I am sure most parents will agree. It is not so easy to always understand what kids are telling us. That is because they are just learning how to use language to express themselves. They often don’t have the emotional intelligence to … [Read more...] about Good Parenting: How To Understand What Your Kids Are Telling You
The Volunteer Wizard of Oz
Volunteering on the Parents Anonymous Family Helpline is a little like being the Wizard of Oz. We always tell people who call the line that we are not trained counselors but that we are there to listen and help as we can with referrals to other resources. Once in a while we can … [Read more...] about The Volunteer Wizard of Oz
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to