There is so much information out there on how to be a good parent. The problem is, not all the information is the same. So you may be trying to follow one blog’s advice on a reward system, while simultaneously trying to limit toys and screens (i.e. rewards). In […]
As school starts back up – parents and students everywhere are feeling the chaos of the unknown. Students are thrust into a social experiment of “virtual” learning and “hybrid” school weeks – and parents are left to clean up the mess. Naturally, parents want to make sure their children […]
Most parents have spent the last weeks of summer concerned over the “ifs” and “hows” schools will be reopening as we continue to deal with our nation’s health crisis. Many classes are beginning virtually this fall, and parents are scrambling to figure out this extended period of at-home learning. […]
We all want to see our children not just make it through life, but thrive. Somewhere along the lines society has taught us that in order for this to happen we have to sign our kids up for every possible group possible- creative dance class, math club, soccer, and […]
Today’s parents are facing an uphill battle – the erosion of values within our society and an attack on parental rights as progressives work to groom our children to suit their agenda. This is perhaps most evident in the education system, as children face the threat of indoctrination, insufficient […]
Many children struggle with the ability to remain focused on a given task – leaving parents frustrated and unsure what to do. In fact, when a child is told to “do their homework” with no other guidelines – many moms become discouraged when they check on their child and […]
Success is often celebrated among families – whether it’s winning a championship game or scoring good grades in school. But society has long preached failure is a bad thing, claiming losing means somehow one isn’t “good enough” or “acceptable.” The truth is, failure can be a gift and can […]
Maybe you’ve never been able to quite grasp why your child does things a certain way. Or perhaps they always seem to have a meltdown in certain situations, or refuse to follow your instructions. If you’re having trouble understanding the behavior of your child, the best thing you can […]
Are you going crazy trying to entertain your children while trying to complete work or other tasks at home? Do you feel like your child’s personal assistant — or servant — because they don’t seem to ever be able to occupy themselves without your involvement? Well, you’re far from […]
If you’re the mother of a toddler – it can seem impossible to imagine having your child do chores. Especially since you most likely spend a bulk of your time just trying to get them fed, dressed, and well-cared for – without massive temper tantrums and meltdowns. But the […]