Don’t Apologize for Having the Spirted Child
If you go out to the store, you’ve probably encountered the child that doesn’t want to hold their parents’ hand. The one trying so hard to break free so they […]
Always Watching: How Parents Can Better Model Actions and Behaviors for Their Children
Most of us are familiar with the phrase “Actions speak louder than words.” An example of how this phrase impacts our lives is through the influence of an adult’s actions […]
Five Ways to Connect with Your Older Children
One day you may turn around and realize you really haven’t seen your teenager in a few days. Maybe you’ve passed in the hallway a few times, but that guy […]
It’s A Grand Life — Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn
Wow, where did summer go? I realize it is officially still summer until September 22nd, but for many of us, summer ends when schools open, the pools close, and long […]
September: Baby Safety Month
It seems simple enough: the ability to keep your baby safe. However, specific statistics would beg the contrary. According to the nonprofit organization, Safe Kids Worldwide, “preventable injuries are the […]
My Teenager Doesn’t Do Chores
There are days I sit frantically writing, grading papers or chasing the baby around the house, the dishes piled up and floor desperately needing to be vacuumed. I grab some […]
The Needs of Children
Have the rules of child rearing changed? Well, yes, the standards of social acceptance mold the pliable, ever-changing clay form, extracting this and adding that. We’ve adapted from the 1960s […]
Intentional Teaching, Impromptu Moments
The unplanned happenstance occurs daily, if not hourly! Questions appear as a child comes across real-world learning situations. Why let a good lesson drift by? Instead, capitalize on solving problems […]
Child Safety Series: Batteries
Each month this series will provide important facts and tips surrounding child safety in an effort to support parents and caregivers as they attempt to reduce risks and create the […]
When Your Child Has a Dream That Doesn’t Come True
We all have dreams for our children, and they have dreams for themselves. Their dreams may be unrealistic at times…like my son’s alternating dreams of being a pro basketball player […]