Parenthood is Its Own Reward – Or is it?
Posted 2 days 23 hours ago by Linsey Knerl
Finding what motivates isn’t always easy. But once you do, great things can be accomplished!Discipline
The Infant Who Never Stops Crying: 4 Ideas For Mothers Of Colicky Kids
Posted 6 weeks 1 day ago by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
If your baby cries unceasingly, you need help as much as your child does. Though it may take months, your child will eventually stop. You, on the other hand, will carry the scars of the difficult time for years unless you learn ways to move forward. Here are some ideas.
Shared Parenting: Why it Works for Us
Posted 8 weeks 18 hours ago by Sherry Pardy
According to a recent New York Times article, the fact my husband does the laundry makes us trendy parents. Who knew?
Please Stop Giving Advice.
Posted 9 weeks 18 hours ago by Corina Fiore
The picture represents how I feel about unsolicited or absolute advice: angry and annoyed. I often ignore advice, shake my head in agreement, and move on my way. I wasn't always that way, and I was reminded of the havoc unsolicited advice can reap on a family when reading a message board this week.
The Art of Offering Your Child Choices (And How it Can Backfire With Your Spouse)
Posted 13 weeks 6 days ago by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
“Give your child options!” say the parenting experts. And with my toddler, “sharing the control” works very well. It works so well I’ve started using it with my husband. Uh oh.
Hilarious Sermon-Free Picture Books to Tame the Tantrum and Ameliorate the Meltdown
Posted 14 weeks 1 day ago by Katherine Turner
Want a novel tack to take the next time your kid flings himself face-down in front of a Tonka Truck display or blows a gasket because her “very pink” underpants are in the wash? Try making them laugh at what makes them cry!
How to Say "No!"
Posted 15 weeks 1 day ago by Sonja Stewart
Two letters, one word, so hard to say. What my two year old is teaching me to say with tact and purpose, one tantrum at a time.
How Men and Women See Finances Differently
Posted 15 weeks 6 days ago by Sonja Stewart
How I passed the buck to my husband, and it didn't look anything like an "I Love Lucy" episode. Ok, maybe just a little.
Breaking Up With Elmo: A Lazy Parent's Call to Arms
Posted 17 weeks 23 hours ago by Sonja Stewart
Elmo, it isn’t you. Really, it’s me. Don’t blame yourself. How I broke up with television and beat lazy parenting.
Don’t, Won’t, Can’t, Nope, Noooooo: A 4-Step Action Plan For Communicating Better With Your Child
Posted 18 weeks 5 days ago by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
You tell your daughter not to walk in the puddle. She walks in the puddle. You tell your son, “Please do not throw the fork.” He throws the fork. Not getting the behavior you’re asking for? Here’s one reason why, and four ways to improve your communication with your child.
Fixing a Trainwreck: 5 Positive Ways To End A Tough Day With Your Toddler
Posted 20 weeks 2 days ago by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Did you get your buttons pushed today? Is your toddler testing you? Before you go to bed tonight, try these five steps to help you gain perspective, see each other’s sides, remember that you love each other and give yourself a break.
Grocery Shopping with Kids
Posted 27 weeks 3 days ago by Catherine Shaffer
Personally, I give each and every one of you permission to shop without your kids, if that works for you. I rarely take mine along. I would rather get in and out quickly, and avoid negotiations over treat items. However, when my son was a toddler and a preschooler, I pretty much had to take him with me. He was just always there, you know? It's like he didn't have his own life or something.
Waiting For The Impulsive Brain To Mature
Posted 30 weeks 5 hours ago by Julie Rains
ScienceDaily reports “In youth with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the brain matures in a normal pattern but is delayed three years in some regions, on average, compared to youth without the disorder...” What does this mean for parents of overly active, somewhat impulsive, and imperfectly inattentive children?.jpg "boy making face (on Christmas tree farm).jpg")
Cutting the Cost of Having Kids
Posted 30 weeks 2 days ago by Meredith Cole
Everyone says that having a baby is expensive. And they are right… But there are a few things you can do to make sure some of your cash goes where it belongs—into that college fund.
5 Reasons Why Parents Shouldn’t Play Fair
Posted 32 weeks 14 hours ago by Linsey Knerl
How many times a day do you hear one of your children complain that you, “Just aren’t fair”? While it is simple to explain away your behavior with a generic, “Life isn’t fair” remark, here are the 5 reasons why parents shouldn’t play fair.
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