Fathers May Influence Their Daughter’s Ambitions More Than Moms Do (Sorry, Moms) on Jan 27, 2013 in Child Development News Chews parenting news We often hear (or in this case, read) the phrase “Mother Knows Best.” But have you ever heard of a father knowing best? While no one has ever coined a phrase for that, we’re all aware of what role dads’ have on their children&...
5 Things I Secretly Think of When My Child Is Acting Up on Jan 17, 2013 in For Moms humor Disclaimer: Turn away now if you have no sense of humor. This was written in the name of humor and to keep parents entertained from life’s daily demands. Also, in no way, shape, or form do I encourage anyone to do what’s outlined in the h...
The Christopher Chronicles: A Book Review on Jan 9, 2013 in Parenting Tools book review I hear you. Parenting can be stressful…really stressful. But it’s not all despair and frustration. There are moments that make you want to leap into the air with a great big smile pasted on your face. So, yeah, parenting is filled with to...
Keeping Christ in Christmas–Green Eggs & Moms Style! on Dec 20, 2012 in Child Development Christmas spiritual development I’m participating in the Keeping Christ in Christmas Blog Carnival, hosted by Raising (& Teaching) Little Saints, Truly Rich Mom and Arma Dei: Equipping Catholic Families. We’ll be sharing different ways, tips, stories and real-life e...
On Bullying: Bullies and Those Who are Bullied on Dec 13, 2012 in Child Behavior & Discipline bullying guest post Keeping kids safe on the playground during recess is more than just preventing falls or injuries. A huge part of keeping them safe is… …preventing them from bullying and from being bullied. Bullying leads to violent behavior later in life...
Did You Just Lose it, Mom? 6 Things to do After Snapping at Your Child on Dec 5, 2012 in For Moms We’ve all snapped at our children. We’re human. We’re not robots nor are we those sitcom parents who are eerily calm when their children misbehave. So, now the question is, what do you do after snapping and guilt consumes you? 1. Cu...
Did You Just Lose it, Mom? 5 Things to do After Snapping at Your Child on Dec 5, 2012 in For Moms We’ve all snapped at our children. We’re human. We’re not robots nor are we those sitcom parents who are eerily calm when their children misbehave. So, now the question is, what do you do after snapping and guilt consumes you? 1. Cu...
Christmas Giveaway: Get a Chance to Win an RC Helpicopter (For US Residents Only) on Nov 28, 2012 in Announcements giveaways Just a few more days and it will be Christmas. And yes, I know how stressed you are. Between your regular work or chores and preparing for the holidays… …sanity seems to be but a distant memory. But don’t worry, there is something t...
How One Mom Gets Her Child to Listen 75% of the Time on Nov 20, 2012 in Child Behavior & Discipline get kids to follow get kids to listen Gina Jacobs Thomas My daughter is persistent, independent, and clearly knows what she wants and doesn’t want. All magnificent traits that will serve her well when she’s in her 30′s. But they can be a minefield to parent around. I’ve tried a numb...
Adding 30 Minutes Of This Each Day Can Improve Child Behavior on Nov 15, 2012 in Child Behavior & Discipline school sleep How would you like to improve your child’s behavior without… …reading an entire brick of a book or scouring the Internet for tips on how to do that? It is possible, you know. Just add this to your little one’s daily routine an...
