Parenting is not easy, is it? We’ve been at it for 18 years and it doesn’t get any easier. There are always issues to resolve, changes to make, and life stages to navigate – even as the kids get older. So I try to save all the handy parenting tips, advice and activities to use […]
Knowing Your Child’s Lingo May Save Their Life
Parents, your children’s safety may depend upon you knowing their text and instant messaging lingo. Numerous web sites are now helping parents learn how to understand what their kids are saying to each other in an effort to prevent and stop bullying. For example, did you know that CD9 means parents are around or that […]
Motivational Quotes for Boys
As a mother to sons, I’m always looking for ways to help them get motivated and stay motivated, especially when it comes to sticking with something that might be tough. If they have a tough test coming up or if they’re trying to learn a new sport, we want them to be willing to try […]
An Age by Age Guide for What to Expect From Kids
Whoa. That’s some detail. Very solid too. As adults, we’re quite likely to trivialise kids’ problems – we have more ‘important’ things
Babies are Only as Expensive as You Make Them
If I could have a nickel for every time I heard someone talk about how expensive babies are I would be a millionaire. But here’s the funny thing – I don’t think babies are expensive. In fact I think babies are only as expensive as you make them. In that first year of life many […]
Why Tantrums Shouldn’t be The Bane of a Parent’s Life!
We’ve all been in the humiliating situation where our child makes a scene through it’s screams, rants and kicks but nothing is worse that when they do it in front of peers, friends and family. Don’tworry! We have all been there and I have some tips to help you. Imagine the scenario if you will. […]
10 Must-Know Myths about Teenage Drug Use
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of National Institute on Drug Abuse for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. From January 25-31, 2016, the 2016 edition of National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) will be held. Every year, this observance focuses on helping teens to get the facts and SHATTER THE MYTHS that […]
7 Life-Changing Hacks for First Time Moms
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of COUNTRY Financial® for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Are you expecting your first child? If so, you’ve probably already heard the phrase “Your life will never be the same” so many times that you’re sick of it. Guess what? It’s absolutely and completely […]
How To: Five Ways to Encourage Early Literacy
Many parents want their child to read early. While you can certainly go too far in this direction, trying to force kids into something they are not ready for, we’re going to talk about how to encourage early literacy while respecting your child’s developmental level. While early literacy may not mean early reading, it does […]
100 Top Parenting Tips
Do you need to find some fun activities to share with the kids? What about fun ways to keep the kids occupied when the weather is bad outside? Or tips for parenting tweens? Take a look at this list of awesome parenting tips, resources, posts, and ideas to rediscover your parenting mojo! These 100 top […]
Teachable Moments: Teacher Appreciation Week!
A Teachable Moment: May 2013 Teacher Appreciation Week Dr. Susan Bartell The end of the school year is clearly in sight, and summer is just around the corner. I can’t wait! But…before we pack away the marble notebooks and markers, and before the beach replaces the classroom for a couple of months, it’s time to […]
Teach Your Teens Online Personal Safety
My boys have their own computers – in my opinion, it is a part of the times. However, they have rules and consequences to not following those rules! In some ways, the internet is safer than “real life” socializing – after all, your teen is not outside on the street after dark; he or she […]
