Parenting: The Challenge

Privacy among the younger generation could be a different version than yours. With all of the social media outlets and cell phones teens and even tweens are posting candid photos and private messages. many times it’s posted publicly for friends which means strangers may have access to them as well. Many times children don’t understand [...]

There isn’t much instruction in schools for how to manage money. This is an important skill for teens to have to prepare them for the real world. Many just get credit cards and many haven’t learned about personal finance management and can end up with a credit score that could hurt them for many years. [...]

Anyone that’s ever had more than one child or has siblings knows they can have a hard time getting along. There are a few things that you can do to encourage them to play nice and get along., Treat them fairly don’t ever lead them to believe that you like one better than the other. [...]

Going through a divorce is painful for everyone not just the parents involved. Children need to know that they will still have some solid things in life that won’t change. Assuring them that the divorce is not their fault and that both parents love them is key. There will be changes and if you explain [...]

I came across an interesting blog post where this grandmother talks about being at a play area with her grandson. Rules of proper behavior while playing were posted all over the area and she noticed that two little girls were not following them. She made an interesting point about how letting kids bend the rules [...]

One of the best activities to do as a family is game night. It’s great to learn and have fun with your kids and teach them that everyone can win or lose and that it’s ok. There are so many games on the market now that there’s bound to be something that everyone can enjoy. [...]

I am a bit shocked to read about parents that want to do this. It makes it sound like our kids are in danger wherever they go or that they can’t be trusted so you need to know where they are at all times. Sure there are dangers in the world but being paranoid doesn’t [...]

Sometimes moving your child into their own bed can be a challenge. Many parents find themselves dealing with their child climbing out of the crib, or their children are becoming potty trained and a bed is necessary. Having a mattress on the floor is perfectly acceptable and probably the most cost effective. It may take [...]

Just hearing "sexual behavior" is enough to freak out many parents. From ages 2-6 there are some very normal and common behaviors that can be displayed by your young one. Touching their genitals in private or public, showing their genitals, standing or sitting close to someone or trying to see peers or adults naked is [...]

Reading shouldn’t be a chore and can really jump start imaginations, educate and entertain. Try and set aside some time every day for reading whether it’s with them or having them turn of the TV and videos games to make time for it. If they get a good daily dose of reading it can keep [...]