Family

In this day and age, it’s becoming more and more difficult to live off of one income. This means that oftentimes moms have few options when it comes to the decision of whether or not to work while raising children. So how do you get to have the best of both worlds, a career, and…

And Increase Efficiency Do you usually feel like there are not enough hours in the day to accomplish everything you need to do? Sometimes it seems like the laundry or the dishes will just have to wait until later. And when later comes around you find other things to do to not have to notice…

The average school-age child in the US spends 7 and a half hours a day in front of a digital device, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Which has led to more and more talk of detoxing from electronics and more calls for electronic-free activities. Because as a parent, you want your kids to have…

Are you tired of stepping on wooden blocks and plastic action figures lying around your living room floor? Or it maybe has crept into your kitchen or bathrooms. Reducing toy clutter is really about more than keeping your home neat. Too many playthings can affect your child’s development and their ability to enjoy life. A…

Are you raising a strong-willed child? I know I am. I have written before about my oldest being the one with ADHD, but he isn’t the one with the strong will. That award goes to my middle child. Raising a stubborn, strong-willed child that doesn’t talk is a struggle. Because of the not talking obviously.…

A dedicated homework station may be the solution if you run into conflicts trying to get your kids to do their homework. Creating a space just for learning will help your child to do better in school while maintaining more harmony in your home. Setting Up Pick a quiet spot. Look for a spot that…

There’s nothing as painful for a parent as watching your kid grapple with making friends and figuring out how to fit in. You pick your kid up from school and see them sitting by themselves, huddled up in a corner, staring at their lunch bag. You ask them how they feel, and they mumble something…

One of the best things you as a parent can do is help your kids set boundaries. Because boundaries help children develop limits for themselves and their activities. One example is saying “no” to their friends when they want them to do something that they know their parents would not approve of or asking them…