A weekly family meeting is a great way to keep your family bonded. You can discuss family rules, upcoming events, and share information that everyone needs to know. However, unless you have a family meeting agenda, everyone may be off-topic and not paying attention, making it a big waste of time. That is why I have […]
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Smart Baby Monitors: Are They Worth The Hype?
A baby monitor is on almost everyone’s baby registry and considered by many to be an essential. In recent years, parents have been turning to smart baby monitors to closely monitor their little ones. With promises of improved convenience, enhanced safety, and advanced monitoring capabilities, these high-tech devices have generated a significant amount of hype. […]
5 Positive Parenting Tips That Make Parenting Easier
Positive parenting is an approach that is built on mutual respect and treating your child as a person with feelings and the ability to think and make decisions. The positive parenting approach means saying good-bye to “because I said so” and instead, modeling good communication skills. The power of positive parenting is that if we […]
List Of Helpful Self Esteem Activities For Kids
Self-esteem is very important to cultivate in children. Having self-esteem not only helps in sports, but also in school, personal relationships and eventually in the workplace. Just to be clear, being stuck up or high on oneself is entirely different from having a positive self-esteem which just entails believing in oneself and in one’s worth. […]
How To Help Seniors With The College Application Process
The admissions process for college can be a daunting task for seniors and their parents. I am so honored to have the parenting expert and author of the recently released, A Survival Guide to Parenting Teens: Talking to Your Kids About Sexting, Drinking, Drugs, and Other Things That Freak You Out, Joani Geltman, MSW, agree […]
Montessori Parenting: What It Is And The Benefits
In the remarkable parenting journey, embracing Montessori principles can set the stage for a genuinely exceptional foundation in your child’s development. With a focus on fostering independence, creativity, and intrinsic motivation, Montessori parenting holds the keys to unlocking your child’s full potential. Montessori parenting benefits your child’s holistic development and provides a strong foundation for […]
Healthy Families Do These 5 Things
“I have a family now. There’s no time to exercise and eat right!” Sound familiar? Unfortunately, I bet it does because it is a very common excuse with new parents. However, it’s worrisome. Sure, kids change your life but you mold theirs! Bringing kids up in a house where exercise and good nutrition take a […]