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 […]
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Birthdays And Giving Gifts That Are Meaningful
This week marked a birthday in the Youngblood household… mine. My experience prompted me to want to share some unusual birthday giving ideas. As we get older, we no longer long for (at least not as much) the celebrations and presents that we once so anticipated as children. Instead we realize that our best gifts […]
Self-Defense For Kids And Conversation Starters For Parents
Today I have some great tips from Jarrett Arthur with the intent to help parents teach kids about self-dense. Jarret Arthur is a self-defense expert and creator of M.A.M.A., a program that stands for Mothers Against Malicious Acts. As an expert in teaching mothers how to effectively protect their kids during the threat of a violent encounter, Jarrett […]
10 Things Kids Learn From Your Marriage
Studies have long suggested that divorced and single-parenting may have negative effects on children. Children in these homes tend to perform worse in school, exhibit more behavioral problems, and are more likely to have social and relationship issues as they get older. But even in homes where parents are married, parents should be aware of […]
10 Tips For Better Parenting
Parenting can be really challenging in modern times. Most of the people these days are pretty career driven so they tend to start families late which eventually results in generation gap between parents and kids. Even if there isn’t any generation gap, parents still seem to struggle with raising kids these days. This top parenting […]
5 Important Conversations Every Parent Needs To Have With Their Children
Parents often need to have various conversations with their children to foster understanding, provide guidance, and ensure their well-being. A parent’s job doesn’t end with providing food, shelter, and clothing. It is necessary to talk with the children about making moral decisions throughout their lives. These five important conversations every parent needs to have can […]
Teaching Your Child Right From Wrong
When raising a child, we teach them so many things both through our words and through our actions. Often times, we don’t even think about teaching things that are nonetheless imparted through our daily activities. How to teach the difference between right and wrong is one of things that you do over a long period […]