This is a guest post by Dr. Dawn Brown Psych MD. Even as an adult, conversations about mental illness are tough. For kids, mental illness can be completely bewildering, especially if they’re watching someone they love walk through it or experiencing it themselves. As a parent, your instinct may be to protect your child from… {read more}
Parenting
7 Personal Gifts for Mama Friends
Do you love to give gifts? I do! It’s so fun to pick out a gift you know a friend will adore and give it, especially when they are least expecting something. Unfortunately as a busy mother of three, I don’t always have time to figure out the perfect gift. I’ve ended up giving less-than-perfect… {read more}
How to Help Your Child Navigate a Sibling’s Illness and Other Hardships
This is a guest post written by The National Children’s Cancer Society (NCCS). The NCCS is a not-for-profit organization providing support to families making their way through the daunting world of childhood cancer and survivorship. It can be difficult for children when their sibling is sick or when their family is going through a tough… {read more}
8 Easy Tips to Foster Independence in Young Children
This is guest post from Tanja Mcilroy of Empowered Parents. Parenting is all about raising children to be the best versions of themselves and going confidently into the world of adulthood. The early years are the best time to start teaching independence. Since children do what you do, not necessarily what you say, you are… {read more}
10 Ways to Help Children Develop A Strong Work Ethic
This is a guest post by Ron Stefanski, founder of JobsForTeensHQ.com A strong work ethic is one of the keys to a leading a successful adult life, and not just in the workplace! A well developed and healthy work ethic is a skill best learned in childhood and will serve a person throughout their entire adult life,… {read more}
How to Become a More Active Family
This is a guest post written by Demmy James, a fitness professional who believes in motivating people towards their personal health and fitness goals. Via Unsplash When it comes to setting a good example for your children, starting with physical activity is integral. By instilling good exercise and activity habits in your kids at a… {read more}
Cyber Bullying: What is it and what can we do about it?
This is a guest post by Emily Thompson, Cyber Safety Consultant at KidGuard What is Cyberbullying? Bullying. It’s a difficult topic to think about, and can be just as difficult to discuss with your child. As a mother, you care about your child’s safety before anything else. The trouble is that in today’s increasingly online… {read more}
Positive Discipline Parenting Classes: What, Who, Why, and How
My name is Chelsea Lee Smith and I am an imperfect – though striving to be better – parent of three children. I am also a certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator. Have you ever wondered why parents don’t get job training? In my opinion, they should! Parenting is challenging, no matter what background you come… {read more}
