Raising Responsible ChildrenIt is my hope that I will raise responsible children who can think for themselves and are prepared to be independent when they go out into the world on their own. I believe it is vital for me to instill a sense of responsibility in my children while they are…
Parenting: Earning Respect from Your TeenagerParenting—Teenagers are making their way to adulthood and finding out who they are. They tend to follow the ways of their friends and trends more than their their parents’ advice. This is an age where your kids are becoming more independent and aren’t afraid to tell you 'no.'…
Parenting: Not All Learning Comes From BooksThis fall, I’ll have two 10th grade girls and a boy in 3rd grade. The boy loves school and will pick up a reading comprehension workbook when he’s bored. His sisters could do anything academically, but are hoping to have a career that includes cute clothes and no…
Animals: How to Show Love for Our PetsOwning a pet is a big responsibility. Teaching your children how to take care of and look after a pet can be a good way for them to be involved in their care. However, it requires effort on the part of the parents to teach children how to be kind…
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Another year is almost over. Can you believe how quickly time flies? Almost just yesterday, people everywhere were celebrating Hanukkah and Christmas, and now, we're looking forward to celebrating New Year's Eve to usher in 2012. Whether being a better parent is one of your New Year's resolutions or…
