Are you concerned about your child’s screen time? You are not alone. The pandemic increased screen time for everyone and it's hard to change those habits. Much of the increase is due to school work, but screen use for entertainment and communication with friends and...
Looking for a Good Parenting Book? Read any good parenting books lately? Parenting books are often best sellers. Can there really be anything new to write about with parenting? Perhaps there is wisdom to be found in history. In her book Hunt, Gather, Parent,...
As the back to school season approaches, you’re probably realizing that your family’s tech habits have suffered this summer! It’s easy to let things slide. So back to school is a great time to start a new plan. Healthy tech habits in your home makes a perfect goal for...
Do you know what your strengths are in parenting? Identifying your strengths will help you to understand yourself better and learn how to be a better parent. Knowing your strengths helps you to better interact with your children. It also helps you understand why you...
Parents, stop trying to fix everything for your kids! Fixing their problems isn’t helping them to learn how to problem solve on their own. Learning to solve problems is not an inborn skill, because it can be learned. Children are capable of navigating and solving...
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...
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....
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 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...
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...