Do you have troubled teens in your home? If your child is one that does not talk to you, has pulled back out of your family or is continuously ill, there is a need to talk to them. Sometimes, they will blame you. Other times, they have just dug a hole that is so large [...]
Parents are always looking for ways to open up the communication with their teenagers. Here are 5 ideas that are all within your control. Some may represent an attitude shift, some are tactics you can apply; all have the potential to dramatically improve the communication between you and your teen.
1.) Stephen Covey has provided us [...]
School bullies are manipulators.
They are masters at confusing students as well as adults.
But with these masters of manipulation, we must always look at the big picture!
Hardcore bullies will often try to confuse the issue when being confronted with their bullying behavior. They will blame their victim for the incident that happened between [...]
The perfect dress is only a click away!
It’s the occasion that every teenager looks forward to – often for a very long time! The boys are checking out the latest in tuxedos and designer suits; the girls are thinking colours, materials and style; the hair salons are quickly filling up with appointments; and limousine companies [...]
When couples find out that they will be parents, they usually want to tell everyone about it! The Internet has given moms and dads an easy way to broadcast the great news to friends and family worldwide. Anyone can create a wonderful baby website using one of many “do it yourself” baby website builders. The [...]
In the Garden of Time there lives a flower called Shadowflower. No one knows how she got her name. All the bees are drawn to this flower for its sweetness and the way it sends out rhythms that dance on the wind. Birds sing more deeply and more beautifully when in the [...]
The Circle of Love
Love is known to be a panacea for just about everything. And children, more than adults thrive under love and care. You will be surprised to know that a large number of children who have high IQs and are brainy come from loving stress-free homes. Educators find that secure and well-loved children [...]
Over the past few years the practice of throwing baby showers (parties for friends that are pregnant) has changed significantly, becoming more and more elaborate as time goes on.
The baby shower provides support to the expectant mother both morally and financially and can make her feel more secure in the knowledge she has friends to [...]
Many expectant Moms ask themselves whether or not they should breastfeed their baby. The vast majority of medical professionals will give them a resounding yes when asked this question, at least for most mothers. For the majority of new mothers, breastfeeding is highly recommended. But it is not recommended for all mothers. Mothers who are [...]
His parents gives little Dante everything he wants. Dante is only five years old. He calls his parents by their first name. When he shouts little profane words at his friends, his parents only smile at his behavior. Little Dante is out of control. His teachers can’t control [...]