Parental Tune-Up | Your Life After 25 - "Believe It Or Not It Does Go On"

Apr - 25 | no comments.

Author: dbuck5892 All children misbehave and go through times when they have behavioral issues, but there are times when it is more than that. It is customary for certain kinds of problem behavior to increase. But because all children go through stages of misbehavior, it can be hard for parents to

Five Social Media Warnings That Tell You Your Teen is in Trouble

Apr - 18 | no comments.

Author: pankajsharmas Cyber bullying is an epidemic that is quickly spreading and has already taken the lives of so many individuals. Teens are also naive, and social media allows them to easily fall victim to bad influences. As parents, it is our responsibility to monitor our child's online activities and play and

How to Adjust to Life as a New Mom

Mar - 22 | no comments.

Becoming a mother is one of life’s most wonderful gifts, but almost nothing can prepare you for the way your life will change after your little bundle of joy enters the world! Once you’ve finally gotten a handle on caring for a new baby and losing more than a little

Children and Mouth Hygiene: How to Brush without Fuss

Mar - 06 | no comments.

There are many parents out there who find that getting their young child to brush their teeth all too often turns into an ugly screaming and leg-kicking ordeal. There are however some steps that can be taken to see a child actually enjoy the oral hygiene-chore and be left with

How to Co-Parent After Divorce

Feb - 22 | no comments.

Even if you are no longer married to your ex, if you have children you are still connected as co-parents. Divorce can create some very ugly feelings and make having a good working relationship challenging. However, these problems typically have nothing to do with your children and it is in

Protecting Children from the Dangers of Fire

Feb - 13 | 23 comments.

Children have a natural curiosity about fire. It’s a curiosity that can be deadly. Fires cause the death of more than 3,500 Americans every year, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Each year, about 300 children under the age of five die from fires set by themselves or other juveniles.

A Teenager’s Money Management Lesson

Jan - 19 | 2 comments.

My oldest daughter was always a very independent person who hated to be told what to do and how to do it. When she was 15, she insisted that she needed name brand clothing. All teens want to fit in, but the clothing she wanted did not fit into our

Reading Aloud – Tips and Tricks

Jan - 12 | no comments.

Our family loves to read aloud. It’s an excellent form of free entertainment that we heartily recommend to everyone. Most of our reading falls to me. As a former broadcaster with a fair amount of acting experience, I enjoy performing. Also, since reading aloud requires us to be together, and the listeners

Reading Aloud to Your Family

Jan - 05 | one comment.

Many of the ideals expressed or implied in Self Reliance Works—self-improvement, self-directed learning, self-confidence, and effective parenting—can be promoted by one single activity: reading aloud. The Zeiger family started reading aloud before we could properly be called a family. It played a role in Michelle’s and my courtship. One afternoon on our

Teens: How to Get Your Child to Listen

Nov - 23 | no comments.

Author: Ivana Pejakovic, B.Sc., MA Many parents today are bewildered and left scratching their heads trying to figure out how to get their teen to listen to them. With so much information and advice available, they are left confused as much of the stuff fails to work or works inconsistently. One of