Rejection is a part of life that everyone has to deal with at some time or another. The teenage years can be especially tough when comes to not being accepted by peers. For this reason, it is important that you…
Read More Most parents know that playdates are a great way to encourage your kids to socialize and make new friends. Additionally, sharing playdates with other parents gives you a much-needed afternoon off, not to mention great relationships with other parents. But…
Read More Our world has become smaller and smaller, in part, because today’s technology helps us communicate in ways we never dreamed possible. On the other hand, there is still a big, wonderful world out there beyond our smartphones and tablets, filled…
Read More Family vacations are a time to enjoy being together and experiencing new things as a family. It is something that families do to make memories and have a good time. It is also a great time to allow your newly…
Read More Ever feel like you’re on the Daytona Speedway version of life and wonder if there’s an emergency brake? You’re not alone – parents everywhere are feeling the pinch of a world where “taking it easy” means only doing ten things…
Read More Although there are certain aspects of parenting that come naturally, including the desire to keep your children safe, there are still several things that all parents need to do. In other words, it does not matter if you are a…
Read More Every parent wants to raise a child they can always trust (Even the worst criminals would like to trust their kids). But what happens when your child starts lying to you? What do you do? What most parents do is…
Read More The National Institutes of Health, through the National Institute on Drug Abuse, launched a website to help teach adolescents, aged 11 to 15, about drug abuse. Catering to teachers and parents as well, the institute was able to tap teenagers…
Read More We’ve all been afraid of being that table in a restaurant. Aidan is more interested in playing musical chairs than sitting still in his. Josie refuses to use her inside voice. Luke and Lauren keep exchanging mac and cheese torpedoes…
Read More A divorce is the legal way of ending a marriage. Sounds simple, right? Well, it is not that simple when there is a child in the middle, a child who has to face the brutal reality of his parents breaking…
Read More Because of the uniqueness of each family, each parent deal with unique challenges using their special strengths so that the kid can have the best family the parent can provide him. Barbara Desmarais has been working children since 1973, the…
Read More For many families, every meal feels less like a Norman Rockwell painting and more like a battle of epic proportions. Mealtime is one of the biggest stressors for parents, especially those with little ones. Why? Because kids are winning! Think…
Read More What is a Home Rules Contract? A home rules contract is a written set of expectations that adults have of their teens (and preteens). The contract includes basic rules, consequences and privileges. What is the Purpose of a Home Rules…
Read More What Is Young Marines? Young Marines is a service and education program for boys and girls, which is focused in promoting physical, moral, and mental development of its cadets, ages 8 years up to high school completion. It is determined…
Read More Being disciplined helps children to understand the difference between the ideas of right and wrong. Your children will also learn about the improper behaviors in the surroundings. Discipline is highly significant as it enforces certain limitations on kids, and with…
Read More The Love and Logic Institute makes teaching and parenting rewarding and fun. It offers practical techniques and tools which will help parents and adults attain a healthy and respectful relationships with children. Children learn best when they are assigned a…
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