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
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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
5 Common Childhood Illnesses and How to Spot Them
Among the standard colds, flus and skin complaints that are par for the course when children are young, there are also a few relatively common illnesses that you may not even be aware of until they strike. These are five of the more common ailments that affect children, along … [Read more...] about 5 Common Childhood Illnesses and How to Spot Them
Self-Esteem In Children: What Is Our Role?
Most parents would never intentionally hurt their children, but unfortunately some do. Our self-esteem and what other people think of us are sometimes at the opposite ends of the scale. If I evaluate my worth, I take into account the volunteer work I do and how others value me … [Read more...] about Self-Esteem In Children: What Is Our Role?
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to