“I don’t have any friends!” will be a lament heard by many parents after the first day of school. Being friendless is a concern for many children and time will take care of most of that but there are other things to think about. When Chelsey was in elementary school she … [Read more...] about Friendless Kid? Try This
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Why Kids Argue And How Parents Can Stop It!
"My kids argue constantly with me and it is driving me crazy! No matter what I say they have to have the last word!” Sound familiar? Nothing pushes a parent’s buttons more than an argumentative child. I actually had a parent tell me one time, “I would pay a million dollars if … [Read more...] about Why Kids Argue And How Parents Can Stop It!
Kids’ Built-In Crap Detectors
Open the door to lies then doubt and truth will often take flight as well. We talk about children lying but because we are the adults in charge, we do not talk about our own lying. Fess up, you know you do it— just like the rest of us. You say you never lied to your children? … [Read more...] about Kids’ Built-In Crap Detectors
Tips For Buying A Vaporizer Or Humidifier For Your Child
Illness and allergies can strike at any time-- during the dead of winter as well as in the intense heat of the summer-- and if you have children, combine dry indoor air and those symptoms can become that much more severe. Miserable children make miserable parents so anything you … [Read more...] about Tips For Buying A Vaporizer Or Humidifier For Your Child
Trust the Group
Parents second-guess many decisions made when their children were young but we all did the best we could. Last night I saw a scary movie meant for children and immediately my thoughts went to Chelsey and Katie. When scary movies became too frightening for Katie she would run … [Read more...] about Trust the Group
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to