Parenting: The Challenge

According to this article in the UK 40% of daycare is not good enough for kids. Most of the hits against them are not enough staff, too many kids and no first aid kits. This could pose a good argument for staying at home with your kids. Most daycare services are not cheap and you […]

This is a humorous blog post about a mother who talks about being naked in front of her children. It of course raises the question, when should you stop being naked around your children? It seems as though if you don’t make a big deal out of it it’s harmless. This doesn’t mean you will […]

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 […]

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 […]

Once your child reaches the teen years, they will start to ask for money for activities and to purchase clothes, music and other things. It may be time to start teaching them some money management. Set up a budget for all the things your teen uses or needs that you may find is outside of […]

School is coming to an end for the summer. How can you keep your kids occupied and keep them learning during the break? You don’t need to schedule every minute of their time while school’s out, they will need the break, but giving them opportunities for other activities is a great way to keep them […]