Parenting: The Challenge

The words you use to speak to your children and discipline them are very important. You want to be able to be a nurturing, teaching parent and not shame them and influence a low self-esteem. More than you know, children pay attention to what you say to them and how you say it. Make sure [...]

Toddlers take up so much of your time, with the feeding, changing, teaching, and playing it can be hard to get things done like house cleaning or work. Make the most of their nap time in order to achieve these chores. You will also want to take this tim for some relaxation for yourself as [...]

It can be tough to get all the house chores done where you’re juggling children at the same time. It doesn’t have to be a complete nightmare. First letting go of perfection will be a huge help. if you like things to be just so, no one else will want to help you, you’ll have [...]

It’s possible for families to avoid chaos during an evening out to eat but following a few guidelines. Schedule the outing around your child’s own schedule. It’s not advised to go if they’ve missed a nap or it’s close to nap time. Consider the type of environment you’ll be in, is it noisy? Is it [...]

The internet is something my parents never had to worry about when I was growing up. Now that I have my own child I try and find good ways for him to be safe while using it. My son is only two but already he knows how to use the computer and the ipod touch. [...]

There is new research that suggests fathers that are able to be a kid once in a while is a good thing. Teasing children in good fun while playing games can actually teach how to show affection and deal with conflict. It could be a video game and playful wrestling. As long as it’s good-humored [...]

This a great article about how to nurture your child’s potential. It is the parents responsibility to to provide an environment for empowering their children to become all that they can be. This article provides five ways to do this. Assurance, encourage, challenge, equip, and trust. Children need to be assured that you believe in [...]

When your child gets to the age where s/he questions everything, it can’t be difficult to give them an answer, especially if you are not prepared! How do you deal with this? Children are naturally curious about the world and look to you their parent for guidance. Be as honest with them as you can, [...]