Dealing With The Post-Holiday Blues
With the New Year well underway, parents are returning to work and kids are returning to daycare and school. However, the transition from holiday fun back to the daily grind [...]
Gratitude over Greed this Christmas
More than any other time, Christmas may foster an "I Want" attitude in your children. While sharing their wishes with family, friends, and Santa, you may worry your child's endless [...]
Birth Order Series : The Only
"An only child?" Well-meaning acquaintances may ask this about your family, followed by the inevitable, "Only children are always spoiled!" Any parent of an only child has experienced the concerns [...]
Birth Order Series : The Youngest
"He's just the ham of the family!" This is how many parents describe their youngest child, with an endearing smile for the antics of this son or daughter who might [...]
Birth Order Series : The Middle
Being a middle child comes with its own set of "expectations." Some say the middle is the hardest, the left behind child who acts out for attention. Others argue middle [...]
Birth Order Series : The Oldest
If you have multiple children, chances are you've noticed that not only does each one have a different personality, but that personality seems to match their birth order as well. [...]
Parenting Books for New Parents
Expecting your first bun in the oven? Whether you've been around children your entire life or you feel you need an instruction manual for changing a diaper, first-time parenting comes [...]
Parenting Tips for Extroverted Kids
For introverted parents who appreciate quiet and reflection, having an extroverted child who talks a lot and craves personal interaction can be exhausting. However, by understanding certain extrovert characteristics, you [...]
Parenting Tips for Introverted Kids
(If you have an extroverted child, check out our parenting tips for extroverted kids!) You're headed into the family reunion, but your child refuses to leave your side. Nor will [...]
Unplug For A Weekend With These Tech-Free Tips
As Friday approaches, it's time to leave work behind and focus on family, friends, and recharging for the next week. As in, recharging yourself and not just your technology. In [...]