Putting children down for bed allows you to build bedtime rituals that will last a lifetime. For the past four years I have been blessed enough to roll out a ritual that allowed my god-daughter to settle down into bed pleasantly. We talk for a few minutes about anything that is on her mind. It allows […]
I have always loved the benefits of rising early; but over the last few months while dealing with sleeping issues, rising early has gone out the window. The longer I would lie there the inevitable result would be increased tiredness. Sitting down together to plan out our morning routine was also essential.Why do I believe […]
Everyone knows that the worst thing they can do is to forbid their daughter from seeing a certain boy. Every time you tell a teenager ‘no’ they hear a challenge to their independence. You have to tread very carefully. 1- Instead of telling your daughter she can’t see him, make sure she understands the rules […]
You’ve heard of the “empty nest syndrome,” but do you know how or if it really exists? Coined, in the 1970’s by psychologists, it stereotypically applies to women as a personal struggle dealing with the loss and change as their children leave home. This psychological condition often has its greatest impact on women in autumn, […]
Everyone knows that the worst thing they can do is to forbid their daughter from seeing a certain boy. Every time you tell a teenager ‘no’ they hear a challenge to their independence. You have to tread very carefully. 1- Instead of telling your daughter she can’t see him, make sure she understands the rules […]
Bullying is out of control in our schools. Although it is hard for most parents to hear about their child’s negative behavior, parents of children who bully must work closely with the school to resolve the situation. Parents need to remember that children who bully are at high risk for engaging in risky or even […]
Education budgets have been slashed. Teachers are overburdened and underpaid. Now more than ever, parents need to offer a helping hand. According to a 2000 U.S. Department of Education Schools and Staffing Survey, 91 percent of teachers say lack of parent involvement is a problem in schools.Here are a variety of ways to get involved […]
Stressed? Feeling guilty? These feelings are just part of being a mom – especially if you are working full time. But there is no need for you to let your worries or feelings of guilt get in your way of being both a great mom and employee. Here are some tips from sheknows.com to stomp […]
What parent hasn’t uttered those words? But where exactly is the land of sleep? For some toddlers it takes a lot more than the sandman to help them find the way. The average toddler, defined as 18 months up to age three, requires about 12-14 hours of sleep each day, although some get by on […]
Even if you’re a great sleeper, it’s normal to toss and turn during pregnancy. Sometimes you just can’t get comfortable, especially in your first and third trimesters. 5 Essential Steps To Success Here’s how to help get the sleep you crave: Pillows For back and belly support • Using pillows for support can mean the […]
The traditional thinking of do a good job and be loyal to your company is being shot in the head as people with tenure and years of loyalty and contributions to the company get laid off. The idea of “work for a company that offers a retirement plan and medical coverage, do a good job […]
If you have a toddler that is a picky eater, you have probably searched high and low to find advice, tips, and tricks on how to get your child to eat to your satisfaction. We went through this same exercise many times looking for answers with our son. What we found was that there is […]
