By Lisa Edwards, Parent Coach Have you ever tried having your kids help you in the kitchen and it turns into a disaster? That has happened to me too many times. Then I started reflecting on my role in the disaster. It was always too easy as a mom to blame...
By Dr. Kim Grengs, Parent Coach If you have lost your child, feel comforted that you are not alone! This is my story of how I lost my 3 year old son in a public place. I also share tips to help prevent this from happening to you. My Story Of How I Lost My Child I have...
By Lisa Reichelt, Parent Coach Family chores are a controversial topic. Parents can’t seem to agree on the best practices for engaging their children in helping around the house. We’ve all heard the saying “Back in my day, kids had chores around the house!” What was...
By Lisa Reichelt, Parent Coach Sibling rivalry is an unavoidable reality in family life. I grew up in a family of 8 siblings and we were masters at rivalry! My brothers used to “manage” my sister and I as we put on kid-sized boxing gloves and used the front entry of...
It is an exciting day. New shoes are tied, backpacks are zipped and your child’s name is written on all the school supplies. The kids are back in school. Everyone is “nervous-cited”. Our family made this word up for situations that we are nervous, yet...
by Lisa Reichelt, Parent Coach Eating a meal together with your family is a universal experience. In fact, many TV shows and movies have used the family dinner as a scene to create comedy and drama (The Simpsons, Big Bang Theory, Blue Bloods, Seinfeld and The Office -...
The school year is very hectic and stressful once every family member has their own schedule filled with various activities. Usually it is left to us to be the chief planner of the household. Here are 7 steps to make school routines simple so that your life is...
One of my favorite pastimes is to go to the movie theater. I enjoy all types of movies, and I couldn’t wait until my children were old enough to enjoy the magic of movies with me. But how do you know when a child is old enough to go to a theater and...