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When I was a young girl, I remember how excited I was for Christmas to come. Oh sure there was the yummy cookies and desserts we got to bake, and eat. I remember how good it felt to decorate the house and light our candles. My parents played … Read More »
Children hear about alcohol at very young ages. There are mentions of it all over television, they see bottles in stores and even spot it in the parties for adults. While it is easier to tell them that it is a drink for grown ups when they are … Read More »
We would all like to protect our kids and keep them away from any negativity. However, we also know that this is not always possible. There are times when children are caught in a bad episode and it does expose them to a lot that they should not see … Read More »
Question: Our first-born is showing extreme jealousy towards the new baby. He’s obviously mad at us for disrupting the predictable flow of his life with this new challenger for our attention. How can we smooth things out? Think about … Read More »
Play dates are integral to a child’s growing up years and as many families take on a smaller unit agenda, these play dates become even more crucial to the child. Organizing play dates is usually the parents job and this is where a mom will need to … Read More »
Children lie and there are some studies that go to show that kids who do lie are known to grow into more intelligent and resourceful adults. While some incidents of lying should not worry you, it can be a problem in case you find that your kid is … Read More »
Children are often very good at making friends and will mostly find friends where ever they go. This is one of the reasons why we as adults rarely bother about finding friends for them. However, with busy schedules and nuclear families, the concept … Read More »
If you haven't taken a walk with your kids yet, now is the time. Make it a regular "thing to do." It's amazing what a walk can do for everyone. If you are fortunate enough to live where the trees leaves change color during this time of year, then … Read More »
When throwing a birthday party for your kid, the first thing to keep in mind is that the celebration must be age appropriate. Do not overlook the needs and tastes of the guest of honor when throwing a birthday party for your kid. The birthday kid … Read More »
I live my life in 15-minute increments during the school year. We have four kids who are entering 8th, 7th, 4th and 3rd grade. They are in three different schools and all have after-school sports and activities. We both have demanding jobs with … Read More »
One of the hardest roles anyone can have today is that of a single mother, and to be the mother of a teenager has it’s own list of challenges. Teenagers and their mothers need to come together with open communication of their needs and desires in … Read More »
Their cute, their furry, and they take a lot of work. How do you know if your single parent home is ready for a family pet? To avoid heartache, it is important to consider the impact a new pet will have on your family, as well as the feelings of the … Read More »
Don’t we all wish we had an undo button in life where we could go back and undo all our parenting mistakes? Unfortunately there are no perfect parents and there is no such button. One way to avoid that wish for that button is to avoid the mistake … Read More »
Many children have a dominant learning style, a preferred way of learning and acting. By tapping into your child's personality and understanding the lens through which he or she best relates to the world, you can help build a foundation of success … Read More »
When I read the newspaper or catch the news about the economic situation, it saddens me to know single mother's are hurting so badly. Not enough money to buy groceries, and if there is, maybe there aren't enough fruits and vegetables in your basket, … Read More »
With all the plans and gatherings geared for this upcoming holiday, Labor Day, I couldn't help but think of all the mothers who labor every single day, out of love for their children and family life. Can't imagine a more fitting tribute than now. You … Read More »
You know how it feels when someone has hurt your feelings? When somebody close to you has been mean spirited? It hurts bad. Sometimes you want to get back at them, either by gossip or directly by hurting them back. Woman can be harder on one another … Read More »
When I was younger, I couldn't wait to be a mom. I would imagine cuddling my baby and would dream about my future. It was filled with images of love, tenderness and warmth. It was a dream I couldn't wait to fulfill. Then it happened. I was a mother … Read More »
It wasn’t until recently that authors started focusing on literature for single mothers. Single moms looking for a good read to help them during the hard times and good times of parenting may enjoy the books below. Single Mom: A Novel by Omar … Read More »
Summertime is here and you can hear the kids cheering! But to some parents this can mean stressful weeks ahead as entertaining kids every day for three months can be exhausting and expensive. Whether you work or stay home, here are some summer … Read More »
