Back-to-school, these are words that kids often dread, and moms often love. Or, at least they love the idea of having their kids back on a regular schedule, learning, and out of their hair for a few hours each day. However, back-to-school can be stressful for moms too, as there … [Read more...] about Your Back to School Checklist
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How Much Sleep Do Kids Really Need?
The following is a brief look at how much sleep kids need, and why, as well as a look at some of the challenges you may face with your child during these ages when it comes to sleep:Between Birth-Six Months, children need 16-20 hours.An infant is going to sleep off and on all … [Read more...] about How Much Sleep Do Kids Really Need?
The Helpful Steps to Being An Organized Mom
It can be difficult to be organized when you are a mom. There are always a million obligations pulling you in a billion different directions. In your "free-time" you cook, clean, and get ready for the next round of activities and obligations. This is why it is so important to be … [Read more...] about The Helpful Steps to Being An Organized Mom
How to Know When to Butt In or Stay Out of Your Teen’s Behavior
As a parent it is sometimes hard to distinguish between when you ought to butt in and help your child, or stay out of it, and let them handle the problems by themselves. Parents tend to hover, and are ever so tempted to step in and take over whenever their child is in trouble, … [Read more...] about How to Know When to Butt In or Stay Out of Your Teen’s Behavior
How to Raise A Take-Charge Kind of Kid
Parents are always worried about their children, and want to do what they can to help them have the best advantage they can. Most parents want their children to be strong of mind and spirit. A parent feels far more comfortable when they know that their child is assured of … [Read more...] about How to Raise A Take-Charge Kind of Kid
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to