It’s all-too-common for children to experience fears when they are young and going through so many new experiences. It’s hard for many adults to conquer their own fears, so just imagine how difficult it is for a child to face something they’re afraid of. This is especially true with one […]
Parents have an uncanny ability to understand all the little nuances that make their child who they are. We love, nurture, and support them all their lives, and we have an instinct when something is wrong since we know them best. This instinct has saved the lives of many children […]
The holiday season is a joyful time full of friends and family creating new and lasting memories together… …except the holiday season can be gut-wrenching and painful for those who have lost a loved one. The empty chair at the dinner table is a sober reminder at how short life […]
In the good old days, kids would run around enjoying an active lifestyle and no one thought anything of it. Sure – many had trouble staying entertained in the car and might have been distracted at school wanting to go outside for recess – but adults never gave it a […]
When we think of Thanksgiving our minds instinctively go straight to our stomachs with the buffet of delectable pumpkin pies and savory green bean casseroles. But hidden behind the turkey and laughter is a deeper meaning to this special day. Thanksgiving Day is more about recognizing all the blessings around […]
Preparation on Thanksgiving Day is strenuous and vast, making it difficult to attend to the children. If you don’t want little fingers creeping up onto the counter to snag the cookie dough, or throw a lego in the turkey before it could make it into the oven then finding a […]
The upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are often a favorite time for families – especially children. But with all the marketing about an abundance of rich foods, high-priced toys, and the latest and greatest tech gadgets, kids can become focused on the wrong things instead of the true meaning of […]
We’ve all heard of the “helicopter” parents hovering over their children with a hyper-watchful eye, but the latest “lawnmower” parenting trend is proving to be even more disastrous. Lawnmower parents pride themselves on “paving the way” for their children by plowing through any challenge or difficulties a child may endure […]
It’s no secret parents don’t get a lot of personal time, but that is even more reason to make the most of the moments you do get. Being a parent is hard- yet rewarding- work that begins with children jumping on your bed and ends with an exhausting battle over […]
Parents are always juggling a dozen things at once… and then the kids are fighting or running through the house or being downright destructive while we’re trying to get everything done. And then, we get completely overwhelmed, and our emotions sometimes get the best of us. The same thing happens […]