Relationships are stuff life is made of. We develop relationships with people in different ways and these relationships can be nurturing, constructive, motivational, deflating, or demoralizing. Each relationship is different. Some relationships are easy and obvious, others take work. If you are like me, you like to avoid confrontation and you may back away from […]
Parenting
Effective parenting tips for toddlers to teens. Information to help you develop good parenting skills. Best parenting tips from a variety of experts on topics such as single parenting tips, attachment parenting, parenting styles, and discipline.
How to Raise Responsible Kids
As children grow older it becomes more and more important that they become responsible, independent, and confident in themselves. We all want responsible children, the trick is how to raise responsible kids! Kids need a little guidance and a little follow through but raising responsible children is very doable. Today, I am happy to have […]
Mobicip Internet Parental Control Software Offers Free Trial
As a parent in this modern world, it important to keep our kids safe when they are on the Internet. That is why I am so happy to partner with Mobicip to share their easy-to-use Internet parental control software. I also want to tell you about their special offer for a free trial. Mobicip helps […]
Good Conversation Starters For Teens And Parents
Talking to teens about relationships can feel a bit weird. Talking to your teen about sex can feel even more awkward. However, having open conversations with our children is so important to supporting them emotionally and to keeping them safe. Conversation starters are questions or topics used to initiate a conversation or keep it going. […]
Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire [Free Resource]
This post is in partnership with Stress Health, an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness. I recently shared how childhood trauma can affect health your whole life. According to Stress Health, kids who are exposed to very high doses of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) without the support of loving, caring adults can have more […]
Is Juul bad for you? Infographic With Juul E-Cigarette Statistics
Most people know cigarettes are bad for you. But many wonder how safe are e-cigarettes? The short answer is, e-cigarettes still pose health concerns. As a parent, that is something I want to get the word out about. A report from the Surgeon General says that, “E-cigarette use among U.S. youth and young adults is […]
Try Reading Decoding Strategies When Learning To Read Is A Struggle
Does your child struggle with learning to read? I am happy to have an expert with helpful advice for just that today. Dana Stahl, M.Ed. grew up with learning disabilities and became a learning specialist to help children with learning issues reach their social-emotional and academic potential. Stahl’s practice, Educational Alternatives, LLC, focuses on educational […]