5 Ideas for Helping Your Children Discover Their Passions
When children are young, they often express an inclination toward a certain career. They might want to be writers, artists,…
Category: Parenting
Let’s face it – these kids were not born with a owner’s manual to tell you how to fix a broken heart, or deal with attitude. Parenting is hard work, and not for the faint of heart.
No matter what you might be facing, if we’ve been through it, you will find our thoughts on the matter or tips from the experts (because we were too busy hiding in the closet with the chocolate and the wine to deal).
Backseat Safety: 5 Things to Teach Your Kids
Vehicles can be very dangerous, so it is important for parents to teach their children about vehicle safety. If you…
Justin Bieber – Trouble Ahead or Just a Teen?
I’ve heard Justin Bieber‘s name a bit in the media lately. From egging his neighbor’s home to being arrested on…
Top 6 Memories Every Child Should Have Growing Up
Every child has the right to have an exciting and uplifting childhood. However, every kid has a different life. The…
Sexting and Your Teenage Boys
I started this post as a rant about something that happened with my teenage son today. The more I typed,…
5 Will Drive – Meet The Jansen Family
Imagine you have QUINTUPLETS. All of them fifteen years old. All learning to drive. 5 Will Drive is the Jansen…
5 Products To Make You an Unstoppable Parent
Being a parent is hard work. Luckily for you, there are a lot of people out there who look to…
New Zealand Teens Form A Rape Club And Shatter Everyone’s Faith In Humanity
Being the mother of two boys, I have made it my “mission in life” to raise two well-mannered young men…
5 Things Every Father Should Teach Their Son
Although a father and son relationship should be based on love and respect, a child learns to be an adult…
How To Discipline Your Child WITHOUT Yelling
It’s easy to resort to shouting when you are disciplining your child, but this could set the wrong example and…
I Hate Kid Dirt
Today has just been one of those days where it seems as though every little thing annoys the mess out…
A Priceless Gift from Some Afternoon Fun
I don’t always get a chance to “connect” with my boys like I want to. They are at the age…
How To: Disciplining a Teenager
Teenagers are crafty, stubborn, and relentless. If they want something they will stop at nothing and no one to get…
The Mom’s Survival Kit
It’s the weekend, the kids are beginning to get bored. They have done everything there is to do over summer…
5 Ways to Help Your Children Be Law-Abiding Citizens
As a parent, you are responsible for teaching your children how to be respectful, courteous and kind law-abiding citizens. While…
Five Ways to Connect with Your Struggling Teenager
Trying to connect with a struggling teen can be one of the most difficult things a parent will ever have…
Five Ways to Strengthen Family Bonds this Summer
Family time is important, and strengthening the bonds between family members is crucial. Now is the time to turn things…
Summer Kid Tips for Single Moms
Summer is a great time for vacations, get-togethers and fun in the sun, but it can also be a challenging…
A Calling … A Change … A Lifestyle
For many years I have pondered religion. Who has it right? Who is completely clueless? I’ve had the chance to…
Decorative Addition to Your Home Bar or Assault on our Children?
Photo Courtesy of Joe Architect Urban Outfitters is a store that carries funky fashion and household products. Targeting the 18…
Since When Do You Have to Have Everything Your Brother Has?
Photo Courtesy of George Hodan I am literally beside myself at the moment. I have two testosterone carriers – one…
Dealing with Anger
Dealing with anger in children can be a frightening experience – for them as well as their parents. Know that you are not alone in this fight to balance the emotions.
One Father’s Punishment for Twerking
Update 4/5/2013 – The father in this video, Greg Horn, Arrested on Child Abuse Charges. The video has been removed…
Rocks, Minerals, Magma Oh My!
As you may (or may not) know, my eldest man-child is currently being homeschooled for the remainder of the 2012-2013…
School Ain’t No Cake Walk, Y’all
School for children with ADHD, under the best of circumstances, can be difficult at times. There are the rules and…
Parenting Frustrations and a Free Printable
Kids borrowing items and never returning them? We have the solution with our free Household Printable to hold the kids (and the husband) accountable!
