Today, I am happy to have Leon Scott Baxter, the author of the newly released parenting book, Secrets of Safety-Net Parenting, share with us his parenting tips on how to really connect with your child even when you are very different people. He’s been an elementary school teacher for eighteen years. He says he has always loved […]
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My Three Rules Of Parenting
As we head into Father’s Day weekend, I want to pass along to you some of the basic rules of parenting that I use to raise my son. Tools that I learned from my wonderful father. My dad was simply awesome. No two ways about it. He was my best friend, my teacher, coach, buddy, helper, supporter, and […]
Parenting of the 1970s- We Survived Without These 5 Things?
Amazingly, I made it through childhood. It was the 1970s and 80s and “perfect parenting” inspired by countless news stories, web advice, magazines, and Pinterest didn’t exist. There were no courses for my parents to take, no blogs to read for advice, no social media to bounce ideas off of friends (or to make them […]
10 Benefits of Arts Education
My son and I go to the theatre a lot. It is great bonding time and we have so much fun. This past week we got to enjoy the Disney show “Newsies” at TPAC Performing Arts Center in Nashville. Part of the reason that we go is because I love theater (having spent so much of my […]
What Kids Learn From Summer Camp Activities
Remember all those great summer camp activities and summer camp movies that we all enjoyed as kids!? Of course you do! Now that the start of the season is officially here, kids all over the country start getting ready to head “camping” this summer, there are many things that they will take away other than […]
What Is Motherhood And How To Enjoy It
No matter your parenting style or choices, parents can be united in that we are all parents first. As mothers, we should be about supporting each other and building each other up. There are so many firsts that we encounter as mothers, it is nice to have other mothers to share them with. As you […]
Why Is Emotional Intelligence Important And How To Improve EQ
My husband is a teacher and they have inspirational speakers come and speak to the faculty every so often. He shared with me that they had a speaker talk about EQ (emotional intelligence). It is helpful in teaching children and helping them be more well rounded, and more well adjusted. He was impressed by the […]