There is nothing like being stuck at home together to fully acquaint you with your child’s personality traits! The last week of having my son at home during the “Nashville IceStorm” (school was closed here for over a week) was good and bad for me. The bad part of course was not being able to […]
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When Your Child Is Not Doing Well In School
Child not doing well in school? Looking for some tips on how you can help your child succeed in school? Well, I am happy to have Leon Scott Baxter, the author of the newly released parenting book, Secrets of Safety-Net Parenting, (affiliate link) share with us his tips. He shares what to do when your […]
Depression In Teens: Not Just Normal
Signs of depression in teens are becoming more common. This may cause you to wonder, why are teens so depressed? However, when you stop and think about the rapid progression of technology over the past 30 years, you may realize they have a lot of new challenges to deal with. Social media has introduced a […]
Teaching Boys To Express Emotions
As a wife, I know just how important to a relationship it is for a man to be able to express his emotions and tell you how he is feeling and why. As a mother, I also think that it is important for boys (and girls) to be able to express their feelings. The first […]
Teaching Perseverance: A Parent’s Guide to Nurturing Resilience
Parenting is a journey filled with opportunities to help our children grow into strong, capable individuals. One of the most valuable traits we can instill in them is perseverance—the ability to keep trying, even when faced with challenges or setbacks. Whether it’s tackling a tricky homework problem, mastering a new skill, or navigating life’s inevitable […]
5 Study Space Ideas for Kids: Creating a Productive Environment
School days have begun and it seems like the workloads have increased, the expectations are higher and the hours needed to maintain good grades are grueling. Today, Christa O’Leary shares with us ways to create a supportive study sanctuary designed to help your kids’ get great grades. These 5 study space ideas for kids will […]
Favorite Book Series for Reluctant Readers
Many kids love to read, or to have books read to them. However, it can be frustrating for parents when their children aren’t naturally inclined to read. Often reluctant readers are discouraged from being interested in books because they have difficulty reading, get bored easily, or cannot focus for very long. All hope is not […]