Being a mom has been one of the most enjoyable times of my adult life. It has also presented me with a few big challenges along the way. Sometimes I have wondered why kids don’t come with a manual like everything else. I suppose it’s because every child born, is born unique to themselves. This time I must say, “THANK GOODNESS.” Each of my kids are night and day, and it is what makes them so special. So how can …
Mothers: Creating a Meaningful Relationship with Your MomCall her what you will—mom, mother…, mommy dearest—we all have a mother. She can be different things to different people. She can range from being the greatest joy and blessing in our lives perhaps, to the greatest challenge we may face in life. (Remember of course, this is most
Thank You: Fun Ideas For End of Year Teacher GiftsThe end of the school year is once again approaching and the idea finding a gift for your child’s teacher is nagging at the back of your mind. You want something that shows your appreciation… and something that they can enjoy after all of their hard work. Here are some
Earth Day: How to Strengthen Your Relationship With the EarthToday is Earth Day! Relationships are an important part of our lives. Having a relationship with the earth… is also very important. If we want the earth to be around for a long time, we need to nourish and take care of it each and every day. How do
How to Find the Right Orthodontist for Your ChildThe first step to a healthy, beautiful smile is choosing an orthodontist that you and your child feel comfortable… with and can trust. When my daughter was finally ready to move into braces I shopped around. I visited and interviewed several local orthodontist groups to find the best fit for
School: How to Develop a Relationship with Your Child’s TeacherOne of the biggest concerns that every parent has when sending their child off to school… is whether or not their child’s teacher will be a good fit. A child’s relationship with their teacher can absolutely make or break a school year, but a parent-teacher relationship is important as well.
3 April Fool’s Day Pranks for BeginnersAs a serial prankster you might think that April Fool’s Day would be my …favorite day of the year, but you’d be wrong. I can (and usually do) pull practical jokes every other day of the year, so on April 1st, I sit back and let everyone else have their
How to Make Our Relationships Better With TeensI am the mother of two fabulous teenagers. Yes… they are fabulous! I love the energy they have and the people they are becoming. I even like the struggles that often present themselves. I feel like I learn from them every day.
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Parenting: How to Connect With Your Teenage DaughterSome mornings your teenage daughter wakes up on top of the world; other mornings your teen… totally wakes up on the wrong side of the bed. You may drop her off for school in a great mood and by afternoon she is mad at the world and slams her door
Are You Listening? How to Listen to Your KidsI know I have ask my kids time and time again, “Are you listening to me?…” They may say yes but I realize that they did not hear a word I said to them just 15 minutes earlier. Whether it is asking them to do something or a
Find a geocache with your kids.
Date: Wed., May 30
Time: 2-3 p.m. ET
Book: Dad Rules by Treion Miller
