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Patient Parenting – Tips For Parents
I am not a patient person. Over the years, I’ve come to accept that. It just wasn’t one of the virtues I was blessed with I guess. I like to think that I’m kind. Could even go so far as to say that I’m fairly humble. But patient, I am not. I am also a parent to an...
Summer Activities for Kids
It's summer once again and thanks to this hot and dry season, you and your family and friends get to spend time outside! It's the hottest season of the year and it’s the most exciting/entertaining season; especially for the kids who enjoy time off school. As a parent,...
Is Netflix Really Saving Our Kids From Advertisers?
Netflix has been around for a long time, and it's safe to say that it has changed the way we watch TV. It's especially helpful for parents, who can now let their kids watch shows without worrying about them being exposed to commercials. But is Netflix really saving...
Parenting Teenagers Without Losing Your Mind
Today we're talking about that stage in life all parents dread the most! It's the time our adorable, cute kids gradually turn into hormonal monsters and turn our homes into the devil’s new personal residence. Here are a few pointers on parenting teenagers without...
Tips How To Handle Preschool Bullying
Bullying is a problem that has been around for decades, and preschool bullying is no exception. Kids who are bullied in preschool can experience lasting mental health issues and even suicide risks later on in life. But the good news is you can take steps to prevent...
Toddler Hitting: Here’s A Tip How To Handle It
It’s one of all parent’s biggest fears. You’re at the park, on a play date or you receive that dreaded phone call from the school; your child has hit someone. Your mind instantly starts running; “Is the other kid okay?”, “How mad is their parent going to be?”, “Crap....
Discrimination and Racism – Kids Awareness
Lately, I’ve seen a lot of articles and discussions on talking to your children about discrimination and racism. Some of these pieces have been useful and educational. But, I’ve also noticed a trend of parents teaching their children to be “color-blind”. This means...
Are Your Kids Obsessed With Being “Cool”?
It always happens eventually. As your kids get older, they start to care more and more about what other people, especially other kids, think of them. Seemingly out of nowhere they start worrying about whether or not something is "cool." This is usually around the time...
Child Self-Expression: Important To Child Growth
Let's talk about child self-expression. Just the other day my daughter strutted into Wal-Mart, proud as a peacock. Wearing bright red shorts, a carnival cruise t-shirt with a huge smiley face on it. That somewhat resembled the Kool-Aid man, and silver, sparkly mud...
Practical Coping for Preschooler Nightmares
I thought most preschooler nightmares would be over once my children got a little older. I knew there would be nights when we would be wide-awake with illness, growing pains, and occasional nightmares – that I was prepared for. But, I didn’t expect nightmare...
Top 25 Parenting Blogs 2017 (so far…)
Our top 25 parenting blogs 2017 are for veteran, expecting, or newbie parents and anyone interested in life with kids. We know that it is always a good bet to have an arsenal of resources to turn to when you need advice, research, or a really good laugh. While Famous...
Acts Of Kindness For Kids: How To Teach Them?
Let's talk about acts of kindness for kids! I was reading an article a few weeks ago that really stuck with me. It talked about how we should raise our children to be kind, not nice. The world is full of “nice people” who seem to always say the right thing. However,...