How To Survive Grocery Shopping With Kids In Tow'Before kids I used to happily peruse the supermarket aisles, slowly selecting interesting new items, scrutinizing labels and creating a few evening meals in my head as I shopped Now I have two small kids and my creative shopping days are over
Family Time: Instant Protection Against Dangerous InfluencesFamily time is a necessity for those wishing to build happy and healthy families Parents that take time out to eat as a family, play, read, and talk together, teach children that they matter, that relationships are worth nurturing, and that strong family bonds breed success
'Must Use' Parenting Tool: Nine Point Checklist For Proper Phone EtiquetteParents learn quickly that telephones are like magnets to children With multiple cell phones and land lines ringing, children have greater access to phone communication than ever before, and are more fascinated than ever with their use
4 Successful Parenting Tips I Learned From My Harvard Mba HusbandMy husband is an insightful businessman with the unique ability to create something out of nothing, envision the future, work efficiently and strategically, and quickly get to the bottom line In his books and seminars he teaches useful business strategies to high level executives so that they can grow their businesses successfully
Parents Leave Your Emotional Baggage At The DoorRecently I ran across a parenting blog in which the writer was reviewing an educational product She immediately lost credibility with me when in her first paragraph, she wrote that the product made her feel like vomiting, and then used some form of sexual innuendo to refer to the innocuous item
Six Communication Skills Every Child Should Know'I was at a party the other night and I got trapped in the corner by a man who just talked and talked and talked I tried to give him the signals to end the conversation, but he didn't pick up on them
Are You Raising A Callous Child?Empathy training happens at home from infancy. By teaching children how to feel what others may be feeling, parents will raise loving and kind people.
Step Up To The Plate And Teach Your Child To Share!When 5 year old Noah is asked if he likes to share his toys, he honestly answers, 'No' When probed a little further Noah explains, 'My toys are cool but when I get done with them, when I get tired of them I will share
11 Parenting Tips To Help Your Child Succeed At SchoolFor most parents, sending children to school is a necessity of childrearing The goal when parents turn their precious children over to the school, be they toddlers or teenagers, is for kids to be safe, comfortable and ready to learn
Ten Smart Organizing Tips For Overwhelmed ParentsParents often feel overwhelmed, frustrated and guilty as they guide their children through the stages of childhood For most parents, cooking, cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, bath time, bedtime, and potty training are on the shortlist of what they are responsible for daily
Why Judging Is Good Not Bad: Critical Thinking And The Role Of The ParentRecently some mothers of young children engaged in a discussion about passing judgment It was unanimous; they would all teach their children that being judgmental of other people is wrong
Are You Raising An Entitled Child?The conversation around child rearing has turned to overindulgence, self-absorption, and entitlement Is the generation just now hitting adulthood, overly entitled
Setting Limits And Establishing Boundaries: A Parenting Gift That Keeps On GivingMy husband is often flabbergasted at the disrespectful things that come out of my five year old boy's mouth 'I WILL NOT brush my teeth, hmmph
He Sai /She Said: A Parent's DilemmaThe father of one of my son's classmates apologized to me today as I was getting out of my car in the school parking lot He felt badly for reprimanding me the day before after hearing from his daughter that my son had given her a pinch
10 Parenting Tips To Stop Bribing Your ChildPicture this scenario: A harried mom in a grocery store asks her two young boys to stop fighting They continue...getting even more boisterous
Safeguard Your Children For Peace Of MindThe world is a dangerous place; it is NOT the same place where we grew up Here are some chilling facts:
• If you live in the suburbs, a pedophile or registered sex offender probably lives within one mile of your family
Has Discipline Become A Dirty WordDiscipline (dis' e-plin) adj 1 Training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behavior, esp
Competition Teaches Our Children To Tackle Life With GustoCompetition is a fact of life Some of us are more competitive than others and put ourselves into situations that test our endurance, strength, knowledge, perseverance and skill
