Conflict is part of every human relationship, because every relationship has two people with different needs and perspectives. Our job as parents is to teach our children to manage that conflict in ways that bring them closer. On the other
How To Give Effective Instructions
The first step to harmony is teaching your child to listen and follow directions One of the most important keys to minimizing problem behavior is making sure that kids are getting the message you’re trying to send. When it comes
DEA Agent Reveals All The Places Kids Could Hide Drugs In Their Rooms
Two moms found out that kids can hide drugs in places like teddy bears and tennis balls. Donna DeStefano has a daughter recovering from drug addiction and Karen Stout has two teenage daughters in high school. DEA special agent Timothy
Parent Guide To Protecting Teens On Social Media
Raising a teenager is no picnic! On one hand, you want to respect boundaries and give your growing child the freedom to make—and learn from—their own mistakes. On the other hand, you want to do everything in your power to
3 Ways To Show Your Kids They Can Talk To You About Anything
My mom came home from work one day to an oddly placed vase in the kitchen. It was right in the middle of the counter’s usable space. I’d put it there to hide a bleach mark I had made. Yep,
8 Ways Minimalist Moms Have This Whole Working Mother Thing Figured Out
We’ve seen the tired old trope in articles, commercials and television shows so many times: working moms just have too much to do. They’re chauffeuring kids around to evening practices, making lunches after said kids go to bed and staying
35 Things To Do On A No Spend Weekend In Winter The Whole Family Will Enjoy
This time of year many of us are working on saving money and getting on track with our budgets by taking a no spend challenge. Whether you are working on a no spend weekend or a no spend month it
How Mindfulness Can Help Caregivers
One of the biggest challenges of raising a child with intense needs is managing the emotional fallout. We want the best for our children, and with kids whose problems aren’t easily solved, it can feel as if you can never
How to Teach Kids About Emotions
Parents play a major role in how and how much a child’s anxiety is expressed, yet often without guidelines or tools. Society expects parents to teach our children positive behavior, but when do we learn about socializing their emotions? If our kids
Bingo! Back To School Edition
Celebrate the beginning of a new school year with a fun game of Back to School BINGO and snacks! Get the free printable by clicking the button below! Learn more here.