From jackets to lunchboxes to hair clips, does it seem like your child is constantly losing things? Unfortunately, you child’s carelessness can come at a price for you. No matter how angry you get it’s not going to bring the lost item back from whatever abyss it was lost in….
When your teenager starts to get out of hand you have to ask yourself some hard questions. The first step is to honestly evaluate how you think you’re doing when communicating with your teen. Do you feel you are sharing valuable information and time? Or do you feel there is…
Bridging the gap from childhood to adolescence can be rough for a lot of kids – and their parents. As a parent, you never know what sort of outburst or frightening revelation is going to erupt from your hormonal, emotional tween. But your tween is still your child – and…
Smartphones seem to make most aspects of life easier and more entertaining. So why not use them to help you out with your most important job – parenting? You already know that some apps keep your kids entertained while you’re running errands or in the car. But a few apps…
Whether they’re babies, toddlers or preschoolers, a case of separation anxiety can hit your child – and you – when you least expect it. The screaming fit that can ensue as you walk out of daycare or even just the child’s nursery can send you running back in, but that’s…
We’re all aware that the body goes through some major changes over the years. Combinations of natural and man-made forces work together to push us further down the path to old age. It sounds depressing, but luckily we’re not totally helpless against this process. Staying fit and healthy makes all…
New parents seem to sweat the small stuff more than seasoned parents. And while it’s true that babies develop at different rates, depending on when they were born, their temperament and myriad other factors, there are a few milestones that parents should look for as they enjoy watching baby grow….
Still thinking of resolutions to make in the new year? Many adults resolve to lose weight, get more organized or make other promises. But why not make resolutions that benefit you and your family? If a resolution will make you a better parent, then there are a few you might…
“The average office worker receives more than 200 messages a day via snail mail, email, express mail, cell phone, landline, wireless Web, bicycle messenger, singing telegram, you name it. Taking in information these days is like trying to drink from a fire hose.” –Dr. Martha Beck Did you know that…
Everyone benefits from a good night’s sleep. Children also need to learn how to unwind at the end of the day with an uninterrupted period of restorative sleep. For some children, this comes easily. For others, it may mean a night of counting sheep and difficult morning rises. Break the…