“Connect with your kids” is on every parent’s To-Do List. We want our kids to interact with us, stay connected to us and not pull away as they enter their teen/adult years. My husband always says that that kind of relationship starts when they are young. 21 Ways to Connect With Your Kids written by …
Parenting is fun. Parenting is exciting. Parenting is full of wonder. Parenting is the greatest adventure of all… But parenting is tiring. It’s busy. There is always something to do, always someone to see, and always somewhere to be. The to-do list seems to grow by the minute. The more items I check off …
I have to be honest, it has never occurred to me to put candy in my daughter’s lunchbox. I didn’t need to hear the teacher’s discussion about healthy choices and please no sugary treats during orientation. I don’t need the repeated mentions in the weekly newsletter… Please give your child protein in the …
The Homework Hassle – I don’t mean to date myself here, but I truly don’t remember homework in Kindergarten. I remember some cool projects. I remember those little picture books that I made by the dozen each day. I remember dressing up and playing pretend. I remember playing outside. A lot. I remember the …
It’s no big secret that kids love to win. At some point during the transition from toddler to preschooler, most kids learn that there are winners and non-winners when playing games and participating in races. And while some parents go to great lengths to avoid all forms of competition, it’s nearly impossible to …