I realize the world chore has become one that creates confusion these days. Kids crib about helping around the house and yet crib about it, expecting some kind of payback. I often see adults also lamenting about doing chores. There … Read More ›
Parents hoping to receive treatment for addiction often worry about how this recovery journey will affect their children. With the proper treatment and precautions to protect children from the effects of addiction, individuals in recovery can achieve sobriety, while healing … Read More ›
Moving is hard for everyone, but children with OCD and autism tend to struggle the most. Your child likely thrives on a routine, and moving tends to mean having to readjust to an entirely new living situation. Although your child … Read More ›
Successfully preparing your child for college can often be a challenging process. It can even be difficult to know where to start. Luckily, there are a few tips you might want to consider in order to get a jump start … Read More ›
You are going to be surprised how many of us are overcoming daily anxiety. I clearly remember the first time that I got behind the steering wheel of a car. I felt two kinds of contrasting emotions stirring within me. … Read More ›
As a parent, you want to do everything you can to help your child succeed, both now and in the future. Though you can’t ace their first job interview for them when that day comes, you can build skills now … Read More ›
The dinner table is a fun and chaotic place where the family gathers to eat and share their day. When you have younger children, it can often be a place of enormous mess and strain. Have you wondered how to … Read More ›
Yes, you read it right. I am the mom of an average child. By average, I simply mean my child is the average learner, average in scoring marks, average in sports and in extra curricular activities. What’s special about him … Read More ›
Moving can be stressful even if you’re just relocating down the street; but for children who are moving long-distance, leaving their home, neighborhood, and school can be an especially difficult challenge. Parents shouldn’t avoid talking about the move and its … Read More ›
Raising a child who is on the autistic spectrum frequently involves a wide range of challenges that parents may not have expecting. Private schools, tutors and homeschooling groups can often provide parents with options, resources and accommodations that may simply … Read More ›
Being an expectant mother, there is a lot of planning to get done before your little one arrives, including his baptism. Baptisms are a ceremony that serves as a submission to Christ. When you decide to have one for your … Read More ›
There may be many beautiful things that happen in a woman’s life but having kids transcends everything else. Now a weird question. What is the age difference between you and your kids? Not a commonly asked question. Why this question? … Read More ›
Children with ADHD often experience sleep problems that may keep them from getting adequate rest or cause them to feel tired and sleepy in the daytime. While each individual with ADHD symptoms will likely have different levels of various sleep-related … Read More ›
Are you tired of repeating yourself? Having your child’s mind wander to inane places? Having trouble getting that homework done. Well, I’ll tell you it is never easy. Getting kids to be focused is a battle of wills. You have … Read More ›
Festive season is around us. What a wonderful time to enjoy beautifully illustrated books that teach our kids values and entertain them as well. Here is a list of books for Christmas 2019. Please note the links mentioned are … Read More ›