Raising Children to Weather the Storm
I don’t make a habit out of comparing our two kids. But, it was obvious early on that they have completely different personalities. Our daughter has always been a social butterfly. Her brother, on the other hand, has always been a bit more shy. All he needs are his Thomas and Friends toy trains and…
Now that the election is over, how can parents help children deal with Trump winning? I watched people burst into tears after hearing that Donald Trump will be the 45th President of the United States. It was pretty obvious that they were hoping for a Hillary Clinton win, including our daughter. Her disappointment began when she…
What kid doesn’t love a nice big balloon? But we all know that it can require a lot of effort to blow up a balloon with your mouth. But did you know that you can actually do it without your mouth? It’s true! All you need are a few household items to make it happen. How…
Protective styles are the way to go during cold months, and a hair bun style is a great option for our Curly Hairstyle of the Week. Why? Well, for starters it helps to retain moisture. It also protects the ends of the hair from damage. The best part is that you can achieve a bun…
Halloween is over and your kids have tons of sugary treats left. Should they dive into their Halloween candy as soon as possible? Probably not. Dentists are urging parents to take steps to protect their children’s teeth. While they don’t want to spoil the fun, they say it’s important that “parents make sensible decisions about…
Halloween isn’t necessarily my favorite holiday. Why? My siblings and I weren’t allowed to celebrate the day as kids. But, we respected those who did. My parents thought dressing up in costumes was “pure foolishness.” But that didn’t stop teachers from having Halloween parties at school. We got lots of candy back in those days. But…
Who doesn’t love fried foods? French fries are certainly my guilty pleasure. While there’s nothing wrong with indulging every now and then, I like to stick with healthy options whenever possible – especially when it comes to our kids. I usually can’t pay them to eat their veggies, But, breaded baked zucchini is one of…
It’s no secret that providing kids with an incentive is an effective way to get them to behave and complete tasks in our household. The same system rings true in many classrooms. Teachers may also get positive results with classroom behavior charts. However, according to a Washington Post article, rewarding a child may only work…
