Parenting: The Challenge

Children like to imitate what they hear from others. You’ve got to really pay attention to what you say around them. When they begin to speak, sometimes they will say something that’s different from what they hear. It can be difficult communicating with them. Keep what you say clean and pay attention to what you […]

This article talks about a study done on 2000 children from birth to age 13 to find how their temperament as a baby formed the teenage they became. A lot of it points to genetics, but also parenting style. They found that babies who were less moody and more predictable had a very low risk […]

In Florida a National Survey of Families and Households was done to find out if those without children were happier than those with. Childless couples showed to be happier. Being a parent is a tough job. I think the reason it seems that childless couples are happier is because they have more time for themselves […]

As a parent it is important to schedule in time to play with your child. When they are small they appreciate it just the time that you are with them while they are playing. As they get older being involved with their play becomes more important. Let them choose what to play and go along […]

A lot of people talk about things that need to get handled before they can have children. Maybe it’s getting rid of debt, or buying a house, or just slowing down at work. The truth is there is really no "right" or "good" time to have kids, you just have to do it. If you […]