Parenting: The Challenge

It can be tough when your toddler starts to talk to keep cursing at bay. They repeat every word you say and the last words you want them to repeat are the curse words. Try as much as you can not to use them in front of your little one, but be advised there will [...]

It may sound silly that you would be able to stay connected with your child through a social networking site. Facebook has changed social networking having more users around the ages of 35-49 than those of younger ages. More and more parents are using this site to stay in touch with not just their children [...]

It’s important for children to understand that not all people have what they need. Being grateful is an important thing for them to learn. This season why not have them contribute in some way to those less fortunate. have them pick out canned food to give, or have them pick out some toys that they [...]

Some TV for kids isn’t a bad thing, but it’s important to monitor what they are watching. Extensive watching of violent shows can create problems with their solving skills and cause them to act out aggressively. Do you best to let them watch shows, that educate and have music and dancing.  If you can record [...]

It is never too late to improve your parenting. It is always a good idea to check out parenting tips especially when they are free. Take a look at this video and sign up for the free email series on the 5 Big Mistakes Good Parents Make.

It’s easy to quickly say "no" when your child does something you don’t want them to, or to keep them from something dangerous.  Many children will respond with defiance or begin saying "no" to you! Put a positive spin on your requests letting them know what they can do instead. If they are yelling kindly [...]

Helping your child learn is so important and you can make it fun! Teach them body parts by pointing to yours then their and saying it’s name. Start with their nose, ear, eyes and mouth.  Help them learn their shapes and colors by sorting them into their respective groups and repeating their shape and color. [...]

Experts say that children who are allowed to play where there may be risk involved is actually good for them. It increases their resiliency and helps them make judgements. They also stress that it is not the end of the world if a child has an accident, you can’t protect them from everything. Many experts [...]

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 [...]