Texting is nothing to “LOL” about, from a parent’s perspective. That’s because today’s teens are glued 24/7 to their cell phones, clicking away hastily as they carry on lengthy conversations with friends. Most parents have a hard time understanding why their kids would rather text message a friend than pay a personal visit or use [...]
Ahhhh, dinnertime with the kids….quiet conversation and positive vibes are flowing, right? No likely! If your dinner table resembles most households, meals are never-ending battles with you as ring leader, saying “Sit in your chair!” and “Use your utensils, not your hands!” Try this trick, and smooth sailing may not be far out of reach. [...]
Don’t Cave into Them!!! Sometimes there are things in life we’re just not prepared for…like when you’re sitting at the table with your very well-behaved straight-A almost 7-year old having a snack, and she hits you with, “Mom, can we go get some of that glitter eye stuff today?” Your head is spinning, your mouth [...]
From Green Eggs and Ham to To Kill a Mockingbird, kids seem to pick the classics when it’s time to read, according to a study of 78.5 million books read by more than 3 million children nationwide. Dr. Seuss’s book was the most popular choice among first graders, Renaissance Learning found. The company, which looked [...]
Here are some parenting ideas for bringing out the best in your teenagers. Listen: You should listen more than you speak so you can discover what motivates your teen. Lead by example: you can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips. Don’t give them the answer, show them the answer: Parents [...]