We are fortunate to live in an area where my boys have access to a great public school. Since my husband and I have made the choice for them to attend a public school, we knew going in that standardized testing would be part of our boys’ curriculum. My youngest won’t be tested until next...
My ten-year old had a rough start to the week. His classroom recently switched to online homework and it’s a lot more tedious and time-consuming than what his regular paper packets used to be. He’s been trying to put some homework time in before school as to preserve his precious free-play time in the afternoons....
Often, it holds true that in relationships, opposites attract. In my own marriage, my husband is a confident and strong leader who relies on logic to make his decisions in life and in the business world. I generally shun leadership roles and live my life based almost solely on emotions. We are an excellent balance...
At first, with Halloween fast approaching, I thought giving some safety guidelines would be helpful. The more I thought about it, guidelines aren’t really needed. I’m sure they would be things you have heard a millions times before. Sometimes, it’s hard to find the balance of safety vs. being overprotective. In an age of lightning...
Over the years, I have relied on parenting books to help guide me through the uncertainty of raising a family. It is my intention to share with you the nuggets of wisdom I have gleaned from these books in a format that is easy to understand, and won’t take you a whole lot of time...
As summer is winding down, sometimes parents run out of ideas to keep the kids entertained. Below is a list of some ideas that are low cost that can be fun for the whole family. Depending upon the developmental level of your children they may need to be modified to fit your needs. Sometimes local...
If you’ve got a kiddo who’s prone to anxiety or gets easily overwhelmed, try out this easy at-home strategy for calming. It’s a preplanned kit with coping skills galore. To make your very own Chill Out Box start by gathering your child’s favorite comfort items. Make sure your child gets to help choose things for...
Between making dinner every night, keeping the house clean, and constantly driving to activities, you deserve more than a pat on the back. Yet your kids never so much as utter a “thank you.” It can be frustrating to show your kids how much you love them on a daily basis only to be met with a sullen...
I can’t find my red Lego! Ben called me a name! I want juice, not chocolate milk! Kids’ problems seem so trivial. And when we think about all the stress we have to deal with on a daily basis, it is easy to get frustrated if our kids start crying, yelling, or throwing a tantrum...
Maybe you feel that counseling would be beneficial for your child or teenager, but your kid happens to disagree. This is actually a very common problem among families. Here are some tips to consider: Choose a child/family specialist. Child counselors have specific experiences, training, and abilities to connect with kids and adolescents. They have a...
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