I haven’t been on as much since Thanksgiving because my youngest has been in the hospital. We have been struggling a bit with this since I am the only person in the house that can go to the hospital. It has been more than a bit nerve racking. I couldn’t stay overnight with him which…
Parenting
4 Tips for Finding Common Ground in Child Custody Agreements
It is not uncommon for divorcing parents to become embroiled in a child custody battle when they are going through a bitter divorce. Ideally, judges in the family court want divorcing couples to come to amicable and fair terms on their own, but that is not always possible. This article will deal with how couples…
French Kids Eat Everything by Karen Le Billon
I read this book back in 2012 and still live by it for the most part today. This book changed my life when I was struggling to get the kids to eat anything other the same old things day in and day out. I used the information in this book and now truly believe that…
Be True to Yourself
When you have children that is one thing that you want them to always do. Be true to who they are although that is not always easy in today’s society. They will be bombarded with images and ideas that tell they aren’t enough or the right whatever. We have all be there at times and…
Baby Wipes: A Must Have
One item that you will find at my house, in my car, and in my bag is baby wipes. They are such a must have in my life. Way back before I had children my siblings began having kids and I learned the value of having wipes with me all the time. There have been…
Should Parents Help with Homework
Should parents help with homework? This is one of the major questions that every parent asks. While parents want their kids to be independent in their studies, they are afraid that kids could face big challenges if parents don’t assist them with assignments. After we considered many things, we realized that parents need to help…
How to Get Your Child to Sleep
Getting your children to sleep allows them to be at their best and ready to take on the day. Better sleep allows children to be happier and full of life. They are more alert and easier to handle when they get a full night’s rest. How many hours of sleep do kids need? The amount…
5 Characteristics of a Great Nanny
Choosing to turn to a nanny for help with raising your child is a huge decision. You need to find the right nanny for your home, which means using a reputable firm like babysitting services. The nanny needs to fit into your family home and be very good at looking after your child or children….
How To Help Your Teen Decide About College
High-school seniors have a hard choice to make. At some point, they are going to have to choose whether or not to attend college and, if they do decide to, they then need to make other decisions about which college they should go to, and which subjects they should study. It can be a stressful…
How To Talk About Body Image With Your Children
Body image is a hot topic for parents, no matter how old our children are. The pictures of people that we see on the TV, online and on social media is making adults and children have unrealistic expectations of what we should look like. So what do we say to our own children if we…
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