Family Pets What do you consider your best family pets? Last year our family dog suddenly passed away. He was a BIG Alaskan Husky we rescued from a kill shelter in South Carolina. Years ago, when our five children were young, our family pet was a small female husky. She Read more…
Below see TIPS, IDEAS, AND SUGGESTIONS ABOUT SIBLING RELATIONSHIPS Establishing Sibling Relationships: Baby Number One Anyone who grew up in a family with siblings recognizes the various types of sibling relationships in the household. Typically, older siblings are given more attention and additional parental focus before other sibs come along. Read more…
TIPS, IDEAS, AND SUGGESTIONS FOR BEDTIME ROUTINES FOR KIDS Successful Bedtime Routines for Kids Bedtime routines for kids are extremely important to establish daily consistency for families. Research proves that bedtime routines for kids allow them to unwind and decompress from their active day. Aiming for a peaceful, quality night’s Read more…
See Below: Tips, Ideas and Suggestions for Navigating the Pros and Cons of Screen Time for Children The Balancing Act for the Pros and Cons of Screen Time Navigating the pros and cons of screen time can be very tricky for parents and grandparents raising grandkids! It truly is a Read more…
See Below TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS TO AVOID RAISING ENTITLED KIDS Why I Raised Entitled Kids I often wonder how and why I raised entitled kids. When I dig deep, I honestly believe it has a lot to do with my own upbringing. I believe that the lack of attention Read more…
See below for TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR FINDING CONTENTMENT AS A GRANDPARENT & PARENT Finding Contentment What is the magic of finding contentment as a grandparent or a parent? If you are anything like me, you have encouraged your children from a young age to be good students and Read more…
See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR UNDERSTANDING 5 PARENTING STYLES Understanding 5 Parenting Styles Recognizing Your Own Childhood in These 5 Parenting Styles Understanding these 5 parenting styles is important for all parents as well as grandparents raising grandkids. However, recognizing the parenting style from your childhood can help Read more…
Below See: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR TEACHING MANNERS AND RESPECT TO CHILDREN Teaching Manners and Respect Teaching manners and respect to children begins at home. No one is capable of teaching manners and respect without having and showing these skills every day. As a mother of five, and now Read more…
See Below: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS ABOUT HEALTHY WEIGHT FOR KIDS FOR BOTH OVERWEIGHT AND UNDERWEIGHT CHILDREN Children’s Weight Changes Through the Generations Healthy Weight for Kids I’ve recently been asking medical professionals, what is a healthy weight for kids. But the answers I typically receive are all connected to Read more…
TIPS, IDEAS AND SUGGESTIONS FOR PREPARING FOR FIRST JOBS FOR TEENAGERS Job Opportunities for Teens: First Jobs for Teenagers What are the best first jobs for teenagers? Looking back, most of us remember our experience getting our first job. Whether you were babysitting or mowing lawns, at some point in Read more…