Take the Hassle out of Homework
As the school year comes to a close, kids are antsy to get summer started, and homework is probably the last thing on their minds. But to close the year […]
13 is the New 18 – Tips for Raising Teens
Some books catch me from the title alone – this one is a perfect example. “13 is the New 18” …And other things my children taught me while I was […]
The Business of Traveling with Kids
I wanted to share some tips from my radio interview with Travel’n On Radio – The Business of Traveling With Kids. • Kids love routine and structure. Travel is anything […]
How to Motivate Your Kids This Semester
This Guest Post comes from a new online friend whose website really impresses me not only from a content perspective, but the information comes straight from the mouth of a […]
Parenting Expert Dr. Hallowell Shares Tips
A parenting expert, Dr. Edward Hallowell, has a new book about “super parenting” on the horizon, and he truly has a “novel” approach to ADHD. He talks about it as […]
How to Talk to Your Kids About Prickly Subjects
Certain parenting books really get my interest…from the title alone! And a recent find, “How to Hug a Porcupine: Negotiating the Prickly Points of the Tween Years,” is a perfect […]
Final Exam Tips
This Guest Post, courtesy of Joan Rooney of Tutor.com, has some great ideas for year-end school success: Tip Sheet for Finals By Joan Rooney Final exams aren’t just any tests: […]
Strong Values Pay Off With Kids
To continue the recent blog post about values, this is well-timed. I recently attended a Parent Encouragement Program “Food For Thought, Because Parenting Matters” event about values. The presenter, Tory […]
Are We Mums Spoiling Our Children?
This article from The Telegraph in the U.K. raises some good questions. Being U.S.-based, I love the “Mums” part. Anyhow, I digress. The article says, and I quote: Competitive modern […]
Adele Faber – Nuggets of Wisdom
I recently attended the 25th Anniversary (the organization has worked with 11,000 families – wow!) of the Parenting Encouragement Program. Adele Faber spoke to a sold out crowd about her […]