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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...
Getting Your Teens Involved During Summer
Summer is a great time for teenagers to get involved in new activities and develop new skills. Whether they are looking to explore their passions or build their resumes, there are plenty of opportunities for teens to stay busy and engaged during the summer months....
Are Your Kids Happy?
Are your kids happy? If you ask parents what they most want for their kids they usually say, “I just want them to be happy.” Happiness definitely makes life better. And happiness seems like an easy goal. But many things get in the way of kids having a happy life....
Who’s In Charge Of Technology At Your House?
Today kids spend on average of five and a half hours each day online. That might be texting, FaceTiming, Snapchatting, and gaming. Where, when, what and how much is okay? Social media plays a big part of your children’s lives. There can be pros and cons to social...
Raising A Teenager CAN Be Joyful
Raising a teenager can be an incredibly joyful experience for parents. While it is not without its challenges, there are many reasons why having a teenager in the house brings immense joy and fulfillment. One of the primary reasons why raising a teenager is joyful is...
Are You A “Good Enough” Parent?
Here’s a question that every parent has asked themselves at one time or another. Am I a “good enough” parent? Sure we’d love to be a perfect parent, but let’s be real! We all make mistakes. The real question is how do we measure how well we are parenting? What does...
How To Find Quality Time With Teens
What exactly is "quality time with teens?" Is it having deep conversations together? Or listening to them share their hopes and dreams? Yes, those are quality times, but there's really so much more to quality time together. Think of your closest relationships....
One on One Time: Spring Ideas
Doesn’t everyone love Spring? Sure it can be messy, rainy and sometimes cold, but mostly Spring is exciting because things are growing again and Summer is just around the corner. Face it, there’s excitement in the air during this season. So why not harness that...