IntroductionIn today’s world of video games and gadgets it is easy for our children to waste many valuable hours doing activities that we as parents may not believe to be the best use of time. So instead we encourage our children to become involved in structured activities. … [Read more...] about How to Determine If Your Child is Too Busy
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Getting To School On Time
Seeing a big yellow school bus instantly reminds me of Chelsey and Katie’s experiences catching a ride; frantic searches for things to cram in their backpack and teeth half brushed after a leisurely breakfast. It was not always an easy issue for me and my fellow Parents Anonymous … [Read more...] about Getting To School On Time
Stopping the Morning Madness
Mornings can be hectic for everyone. It always seems like there is a mad rush to get everything ready for the day, and everyone ready and out the door in time for school, work, etc. However, there are some things that can be done to stop the morning madness and allow a calmer … [Read more...] about Stopping the Morning Madness
What Parents Need to Know About Vaccines
There are a lot of myths regarding vaccines. These myths can confuse parents with children that need to get their vaccines. It can be hard for parents to know if they should really get their children vaccinated. Some of the myths that parents hear about vaccines are pretty scary … [Read more...] about What Parents Need to Know About Vaccines
Shopping Preparation When Shopping With Children
You probably didn’t plan for how much more complicated even the simplest things would be once you had kids. It’s hard to imagine the possible scenarios that you could find yourself in at the store with a toddler unless you have actually lived through it. Once you do figure out … [Read more...] about Shopping Preparation When Shopping With Children
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to