Teaching Our Children the Value of Work

There has been a lot of discussion recently about whether children today are more self-centered than children of previous generations. Christine believes that the solution to this lies in teaching children the value of work.

When Parents Disagree It Is Often The Children Who Suffer Most

Disagreements between parents are common and can be very damaging for children. However, if handled correctly, they can not only strengthen a marriage but provide a valuable training ground for your children.

Surprise the Kids at Summer Camp

At times kids hate summer camp. You as parents can make it a better experience. Send the kiddos a care package. Its shows them they are thought of!

Alcoholism And Our Teens

Just about everyone knows that the legal drinking age throughout the United States is 21. But according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, almost 80% of high school students have...

Communicating With Your Teenager

Communication is the single most important aspect when parenting a teenager. We can give them a sense of compassion, understanding, and support. We can listen to their opinion. We can peacefully discuss a situation.

Don't Should All Over Yourself

The road to your goals is littered with shoulds and musts. The key to reaching those goals, including raising your children, is avoiding the shoulds and stick to the musts.

Parenting the Strong-Willed Child and Keeping the Upper Hand

If your child is hard headed (strong-willed) you need to know how to deal with this personality. You want to break their will but not their spirit. These children have a greater chance of success if their energy is properly directed.

Torned Between Momma And Daddy

Are you making it harder for your child to choose between you or the other parent? Do you and the other parent get along well enough to co-exist between each other? The heartache and pain children can face when neither of their parents can get along is shameful.

Parent's Aren't Perfect Just Responsible

As parents we sometimes make it seem as if we have it all together to the degree that our children do not notice the mistakes and problematic issues we face as parents. I find it necessary sometimes to share with my daughter and let her know I'm not perfect. I do not pretend to be something I'm not, neither do I make it seem as though I have no troubles in my life.

Raising Happy Children

It is one of those essential facts of life that raising happy children demands time and attention. It's a complicated process especially when there is no magic formula to follow. Following are some guidelines to help your children grow up healthy and happy.

How To Be A Great Divorced Dad, Even If You're Totally Clueless Today

One of the hardest things to go through in life is a divorce. It's twice as hard when there are children involved. And it's 100 times harder when you're a dad who has no idea what he's doing. So here's some advice for any divorced dad who wants to embrace his role as a father.

Mothering 101 - Learn the Rules to Win the Parenting Game

Mothering and parenting skills don't show up by magic after giving birth. Learn the strategies you need to know to give your family a happy future together.

Supporting Your Child Writer

Is your child showing signs of having the writing bug? Does you child announce he'll be writing a story today like other children announce colors and days of the week? In this article, I will discuss what to do and what not to do as well as supporting the beginning writer.

Shredded Family Pictures

What happens to your family pictures when you split up with your partner? Do you rip your partner out of your pictures? What do you think you should do with these family pictures? Were they from a happy time in your life? Do you have children? If you answered yes or no to any of these questions, read on.