See Below Tips, Ideas & Suggestions to Resolve Blaming Others The Blame Game Are you a parent or a grandparent with children blaming others for everything? Regardless of age, some people cannot avoid blaming others for their shortcomings. Unfortunately, as a mother of five and a grandmother raising two grandchildren, 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…
Below See TIPS, IDEAS, AND SUGGESTIONS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF BULLYING Learning to Manage The Impact of Bullying Recently, my grandchild, who I have been raising for the last 7 years, has been experiencing the impact of bullying in and outside of school. As a parent or a grandparent raising Read more…
Below See Tips, Ideas, and Suggestions for Calming Techniques for Kids and Adults Calming Techniques Experience Today I experienced one of my proudest calming techniques with my granddaughter even though the events leading up to it were not very calming. While picking my granddaughter up from an extremely stressful day 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…
Below See: TIPS, IDEAS & SUGGESTIONS FOR REBELLIOUS BEHAVIOR IN CHILDREN Rebellious Children As I begin to write about tips, ideas, and suggestions on how to deal with rebellious behavior and rebellious children it is important for me to stop and reflect on my own personal parenting journey throughout the 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…
How Do You Know if Your Child Has Sadness or Depression? See Below: TIPS, IDEAS, AND SUGGESTIONS FOR UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILD WITH SADNESS OR DEPRESSION It is important to know if your child is suffering from sadness or depression. Understanding the difference is key in finding services and support for Read more…