The following is a look at what to do when you don't like your kid's friends:Recognize that forbidding friends can backfire on you:Kids have a tendency to do exactly the opposite of what you want them to do. So, if you want your child to stop hanging out with a specific person, … [Read more...] about You Can’t Pick Your Child’s Friends, Or Can You?
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When Your Child’s Friend is A Bad Egg
What you can do if you do not like your kid's friends? Many parents face the dilemma of a child choosing friends unwisely. So, here is how to handle it:1. Never make a big deal out of it. Usually child friendships are short lived, even in the teenage years. So, if you can help … [Read more...] about When Your Child’s Friend is A Bad Egg
Stripes with Checks: What to Do When Your Child Is A Wacky Dresser
When your child is a wacky dresser your emotions are likely to run the gamut from embarrassment to frustration. The following are a few of the emotions you may feel followed by some advice on how to handle your wacky dresser:Embarrassment. When you are sitting at the park and … [Read more...] about Stripes with Checks: What to Do When Your Child Is A Wacky Dresser
Mommy Guilt: Say Goodbye to Guilt and Hello to Happiness
The following are some simple hints for how you can say goodbye to mommy guilt and embrace the good mother in you.Do the math: Many mom's feel guilt when they spend time on themselves, rather than on their kids. If your "you" time means having a job or sleeping in, great. If it … [Read more...] about Mommy Guilt: Say Goodbye to Guilt and Hello to Happiness
So Your Child Is A Wacky Dresser – Should You Be Concerned?
Does your child wear bright colors and stripes with checks or polka dots? Does your child add funny accessories to every outfit they put on? Does your child's appearance often garner some stares or at least interest? Most parents will experience having a child who is a wacky … [Read more...] about So Your Child Is A Wacky Dresser – Should You Be Concerned?
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