Feb. 4, 2013
11:10 a.m.
Preparing a child for the passing of a loved one can be difficult, especially if emotions are high among family members. Children tend to follow the lead of the beloved adults in their lives, so thoughtful reassurance with a brief, positive explanation ...
Feb. 1, 2013
5:06 p.m.
Cold winter grey days seem like the perfect time to curl up on the couch under a big puffy comforter. Invite your child to join you as you look through family albums and baby books, telling stories from years gone by. This is a wonderful opportunity for y...
Jan. 30, 2013
12:01 a.m.
Do you ever feel outnumbered by your children? Sometimes it seems that just as you get one child settled,another finds a button to push and the chaos continues. There are so many opportunities for parents to reach and teach children so they are able to be...
Jan. 14, 2013
12:01 a.m.
Did you ever try to reason with your child? How well did that work? Are you a yeller or do you use threats to take away toys and privileges? Do you bribe or negotiate with your child? Is punishing and spanking part of your parenting style? If so, has it i...
Jan. 7, 2013
5:15 p.m.
When a woman first learns that she is blessed with a pregnancy, most often her biggest hope is that she will deliver a healthy baby. There is a saying, “If you have your health, you have everything.” So true. No one enjoys being sick. I look around and se...
Jan. 1, 2013
11:15 a.m.
As we ring in the new year, hope, happiness and optimism fill our hearts. Every new year seems to be filled with opportunity for fresh starts and new beginnings. Fill yours with your presence when your child is present. Look for the wonderful things your ...
Dec. 24, 2012
11:20 a.m.
Christmas time is such an exciting time for children, but exhaustion and overstimulation can contribute to unexpected meltdowns. Try a new family tradition for Christmas morning which will keep your child in bed longer, rather than waking early to see wha...
Dec. 18, 2012
5:15 p.m.
How sad it is to watch an entire community come together to mourn the loss of innocent children and their teachers, whose lives were ended in tragedy. Parents across our country are asking how this could possibly happen, and how can we keep our children s...
Dec. 17, 2012
11:16 a.m.
Organizing your child's play area will help him be able to explore and appreciate those items even more. Toy areas can become a dumping ground for unused, broken items which havn't been touched in years. Start now and work together to group items in color...
Dec. 10, 2012
11:15 a.m.
Throughout the years parents have invested much time and thought into weaving a magical story of a jolly old elf sliding down the chimney with a bag filled with toys for good girls and boys. Those who don’t have chimneys may tell their children that...