The father of one of my sons classmates apologized to me today as I was getting out of my car in the school parking lot. He felt badly for reprimanding me the day before after hearing from his daughter that my son had given her a pinch.The day of the alleged pinch I immediately apologized to the man and his daughter for my 4 year old son’s behavior. I asked my son to apologize to the girl, but he said that he hadnt done it and wouldnt apologize. We got into our cars wi…

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Many parents throw their children a birthday party on the spur of a moment, without ever really knowing what to do or how to make it the best one yet. If you have been one of those parents, that’s all about to change because it’s really possible to plan the perfect birthday party with a little help of a birthday party store.In order to host the ‘perfect’ birthday party, you have to plan ahead. Begin planning your birthday party two months in advance. This gives you plenty…

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The first day of school, especially in a new school, can be like walking into a horror movie for a child. Feeling out of place, disconnected, and unsure of himself, he steps into the unknown, hopefully concealing the terror that grips his insides. He wonders how he will match up to his peers in making friends, making the grade in his classes, in extra-curricular activities, and on the athletic fields.As a parent, you can assist your child in moving through those fears by …

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My husband is often flabbergasted at the disrespectful things that come out of my five year old boys mouth. I WILL NOT brush my teeth, hmmph! our little boy declares with a stamp of his mini, size 12 foot, or GIVE ME another cookie! My dear spouses jaw drops and he says, I dont remember ever speaking to my mother that way, how should we handle this? I dont like his behavior, but I dont feel as concerned…I know that my five year old sons behavior is normal. He …

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Picture this scenario: A harried mom in a grocery store asks her two young boys to stop fighting. They continue…getting even more boisterous. After asking for the umpteenth time and having them ignore her, she starts to raise her voice, but stops herself, she knows she shouldnt yell at them…additionally the kids wont respond to yelling anyway. She reaches the end of her rope, is at her whits end, wants immediate results, so, bribes the children. Sound familiar?Brib…

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Do you worry about your young child because they are a reluctant reader? Here are 7 tips to help bring fun and games into their reading world!

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We need to teach and model the realities of what is truly important in life to our children.

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Competition is a fact of life. Some of us are more competitive than others and put ourselves into situations that test our endurance, strength, knowledge, perseverance and skill. Be it sports, writing, business, or art, competitive situations allow us to model good behavior and teach our children about taking risks and chances, being good sports, having resilience and maintaining balance even through edge of your seat times.Discussing competition with our children can b…

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A grateful heart can help you achieve fulfillment for each member of your blended family.

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Getting nuts of your child’s biting habit? Here are 5 Tips To Stop Your Child From Biting.

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