October 13, 2014
Have you ever disagreed with how your spouse deals with your child? Have you ever called them on it in front of your child? Have you ever become quite irritated and angry at how your spouse is working with your Read more…
October 13, 2014
Have you ever disagreed with how your spouse deals with your child? Have you ever called them on it in front of your child? Have you ever become quite irritated and angry at how your spouse is working with your Read more…
October 6, 2014
As parents, we don’t always see our actions and behaviors as others see them. It is difficult to look outside ourselves. However, just as words can never be taken back once said, neither can actions. An eight-year-old was at a Read more…
September 29, 2014
Did you know that we repair and rejuvenate when we sleep? During our waking hours, we are “doing.” We are thinking constantly be it at school or work. We are moving, eating/digesting and the list goes on. Our bodies don’t Read more…
September 22, 2014
Indeed, we are back in school! Parent-teacher conferences have begun or soon will. Are you ready? Have you prepared for the meeting? You have 10 minutes. What are your concerns, questions and or needs? Teachers (in general) have prepared to Read more…
September 15, 2014
Screen time is becoming the norm nowadays. Between games, phones, computers, etc. children are spending more and more time in front of a screen. Technology is wonderful, innovative, educational, but can be detrimental as well. Children, especially, are no longer Read more…
September 8, 2014
Establishing boundaries is a tough job, especially if boundaries have been vague or non-existent. We all work better within boundaries whether they are set by teachers, parents, bosses, doctors, etc. or ourselves. Boundaries include bedtime, curfews, fences – how far Read more…
August 11, 2014
How is your school year going to start? Will it be a “bumpy” year? Things that you as a parent can do to help the school year begin and help ensure smooth sailing throughout the year are: set bedtimes and Read more…
August 4, 2014
Today is my 4th grandchild’s first day of kindergarten. This is a BIG day for her and her family. Mom has one less child at home which can be a plus or minus. Dad will be thinking about his little Read more…
July 28, 2014
Summer is a time to relax, vacation and basically enjoy the long days and great weather. However, if those days turn your children into a “lazy” mode, the first weeks of school will be tough! Some children begin school at Read more…
July 21, 2014
It seems that summer zips by so fast! School begins for many children at the end of July and the first of August. Have you helped your child stay mentally “awake?” Math can be so easy to incorporate into everyday Read more…