Fires are devastating. No one wants to ever have the experience of being involved in a house fire, yet no one is immune to the possibility of this happening. That is why it is so imperative that all of us prepare ourselves and our children in case a fire should happen. While … [Read more...] about Fire Safety for Kids and Teens
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Sports, Family, Friends: Can Your Child Balance?
Children today are faced with a lot of challenges that simply did not exist when you and I were kids. Kids today have electronic devices practically attached to them at the hip and schedules that almost mandate the use of these devices just to keep everything organized. Kids … [Read more...] about Sports, Family, Friends: Can Your Child Balance?
Setting Boundaries For Your Activity-Rich Child
Children are just as susceptible as adults are when it comes to being overwhelmed by a busy schedule. But where adults often have the skills needed to make changes so as to better manage their time, children often need guidance and boundaries that help them to stick to a … [Read more...] about Setting Boundaries For Your Activity-Rich Child
Keeping Children Stimulated Without Overdoing It
We all know that too much of a good thing can quickly turn into a bad thing. Yet, some times it is hard for us to see when we are overdoing it. The challenge is especially difficult for those of us with the responsibility of raising children. Of course we want to give our … [Read more...] about Keeping Children Stimulated Without Overdoing It
Is Your Child Too Busy?
Where on the one hand we see that many children spend countless hours watching TV or playing video games, there is a different sort of problem regarding how children spend their time that is less apparent. This problem is that too many kids are becoming too busy. Whether a … [Read more...] about Is Your Child Too Busy?
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to