Parenting: The Challenge

From this article there was an interesting way to schedule your kid’s activities. There were several ways to approach this but one that I found to be of most interest was writing down all of the activities on a card and letting the kids organize them how they saw fit. Their day would be scheduled […]

When grandparents are not responsible for the upbringing of their grandchildren, they can be less judgmental and more accepting of the changing  phases of childhood. They can also remind their children, of how they were as teens and level the playing field. Gentle reminders of “this to shall pass”, can help parents get through those […]

A recent article puts common sense back into keeping your kids clean and protected from germs that might cause illness. It also removes some of the myths about baths and washing hands. Parents need a break sometimes, and feel okay about letting their kids skip a day brushing their teeth or not having a daily […]

There is some research that shows that using too many germicides or disinfectants can actually be detrimental to your children and family. Removing all germs, means your children do not have the opportunity to develop an immunity. Some research suggests that the rise of asthma can be attributed to cleaning with germicides. It can be […]