Parenting: The Challenge

I read an article about parents being afraid that their children are so wrapped up in technology that they are losing their relationship with their kids. They fear that all of their time is consumed by programs on television depicting sex and violence. My question is, why are you afraid? You are the parent and […]

Being in the kitchen with your kids is a great way to connect. It may also get your kids interested in foods they would normally not want to even try. Having them involved in the cooking provides opportunities to share family recipes and make sure they are eating healthy. Sure there will be some times […]

How do you know when a child is old enough to stay home alone? Or how old they should be to go to the mall for the day or walk to school? Not all children achieve the same milestones at the same time. How can you tell when they are ready? A good way to […]

It is recommended that children do not watch more than one or two hours of TV per day. For the most part I do agree with this. There are plenty other activities they can do besides TV. I would also advise parents not to have a TV in their childrens’ rooms. On the other hand […]