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
Parenting Kids
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
Putting An End to Whining: Right Now!
As parents one of our hardest jobs is raising kids, but what some of us don't realize is that we don't have to go at it alone. There are plenty of resources available to parents to help aid them in raising their kids, such as grandparents or other extended family members. … [Read more...] about Putting An End to Whining: Right Now!
So, Why is Preschool Important Anyway?
There are a number of reasons that preschool is so important for a child to go to, but the main reason is that it helps with kindergarten readiness. The following are some of the reasons preschool is important: Kindergarten academic readiness- Kindergarteners are supposed to go … [Read more...] about So, Why is Preschool Important Anyway?
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to