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Did You Know Parents Need Self-Care?
Yes! Parents need self-care! They need to take care of themselves so they can be healthy, do their jobs well and care for the family. Summer can be a chaotic time for parents, with kids out of school and the weather heating up. It’s easy to lose sight of your own...
Is My Child Getting Enough Sleep?
You know how it feels to go through the day grumpy or with low energy because you didn’t get enough sleep. Did you realize your kids might be feeling that too? Kids act differently when they lack sleep or have poor sleep. Sometimes they become hyper, disagreeable or...
The Key To Making And Keeping Friends
Does your child struggle with friendship? Making and keeping friends doesn’t always come naturally for kids. Your children need to learn the social skills of friendship just like they learn other skills. And friends are extremely important. Friendships play a vital...
Identifying The Root Cause Of Behavior
We have all been there, when your child is acting up and you don’t know what to do. Or the school calls AGAIN to tell you about an incident that your child was a part of. Or they have a complete meltdown in the middle of the store. You’ve talked with your child how...
Three Easy Steps to Raising Independent Kids
How independent are your kids? Would you like them to be more self sufficient? Of course, your ultimate goal is to raise your children to thrive and succeed in the world independently. You want them to grow into competent, capable, responsible individuals who not only...
Are You Worried Because Your Kids Don’t Get Along?
Are you frustrated because your kids don’t get along? Is there bickering and arguing at every meal? This type of sibling rivalry makes you worry that summer break will be an unpleasant experience for everyone. It doesn’t have to be that way! Sibling rivalry leads to...
Technology And Kids – What To Do This Summer?
As summer approaches, you become more concerned about your child or teen spending too much time on electronics. Devices can offer a range of benefits, from entertainment to education. But it’s important to have healthy habits and to set boundaries around their use....
Tips For Traveling With Your Family
Traveling for the holidays
Are You Making Plans For Summer Fun?
Summer is a fun and exciting time for both children and parents. With school out, kids enjoy more carefree days. But you still go to work and care for your family. So how do you make summer fun and carefree for everyone? There are several ways to prepare for the...
One-On-One Time, It Really Works
Parenting experts agree that spending One-on-One time with your children is beneficial. It doesn’t matter what parenting style you use, adding one-on-one time improves your parenting effectiveness and builds strong family ties. So what exactly is one-on-one time and...