We begin forming healthy habits at a young age. With all that we know about smoking, it is astounding that young people will still take that first puff of a cigarette just to see what it is like. Many will not stop at that first experimental puff. Here are three things you can do to […]
Time management is an organisational concept traditionally associated with adults and the workplace. The experts tell us that more efficient use of time means greater productivity. So organisations encourage individuals to prioritise, plan ahead and make the most of the time that they have at work.
It is important that working parents are good managers of […]
This may come as a surprise, but many parents are unaware ofthe full extent of their child’s basic needs.
Do you remember the old song by Lennon and McCartney aboutthe girl leaving home after ‘living alone for so manyyears’? The parents were desolate. They’d given hereverything money could buy - so how could she possibly havebeen […]
There are few thoughts as terrifying as the abduction of your young child by a stranger. The fear causes parents to think long and hard about their children’s safety. They tell them in a very clear voice, "Do not to talk to strangers."
The problem is though, that a child’s view of a stranger is very […]
How in the world do you get your child to write? This is the battle cry of many parents. A lot of imagination, with a little bribery (or praise) is all you need to get your child writing. We’ll supply the imagination. The praise and bribery is all up to you.
Grocery List: Enlist your child’s […]
The cruel callous remarks made by our offspring can sometimes wound us deeply, to the very core of our soul. The hurtful words of our children can scar us like no other. They are capable of hurting us with the deepest kind of hurt. When the words “I hate you” spurt forth from the mouth […]
So, the thing is? I am feeling a little guilty.
I know, I know, what’s new? I’m like the travel agent for guilt trips. Right now I’m feeling a little guilty because I am so madly in love with my little Smiley Jane, who turns two-years-old today. I mean, REALLY crazy about her. I can’t keep […]
Corolle Paul or Emma Drink-and-Wet SET potty dolls
This is the very best potty doll we available. This potty doll is a much better value than slightly cheaper potty dolls because it functions perfectly, and will remain a great toy when you are finished potty training. Benefits include:
Potty doll is all vinyl and vanilla scented.
Potty doll […]
Every summer our daughter goes to summer camp. She looks forward to it every year. I can’t believe next summer will be her last opportunity to go to camp before she goes off to college.
Our daughter started going to summer camp when she was in middle school and has gone every year since. She finally […]
Q. How do I overcome the 16-year-old who does things only on his time frame. For instance, when I ask him to do something, he intentionally takes his time just to upset me. I’m not sure what to do.
A. This is a great question for at least two reasons: It provides an opportunity to share […]