Tips for Long Distance Parenting This following guest article was written by Richard Hemby who regularly writes about social science degrees and college related topics for Online College Guru, an online college degree guide. Whether it is a divorce or
Rude Children – Teach Good Manners
Burp! Belch! Other obnoxious sounds and smells come from your 12 year old son. You want to die of embarrassment at what people will think of your rude children. You have certainly tried to teach good manners, but were they
Difficult Teenagers
If you have difficult teenagers in your home, you have our sympathy. It is not fun to live in a combat zone and worry that everyday will bring more battles and fights. Once you recognize the reason for the continued
Divorce Is Hard On Kids
Divorce is hard on kids and adults and friends and neighbors. There is nothing easy about divorce. It requires a mind shift about expectations, dreams and plans for the future. No matter how agonizing this is for the adults involved, you have
Parenting is Not Popularity Contest
Hello from beautiful Montana: We recently showed a rental property to a family searching for adequate and affordable housing. The mother turned to the child and said “what do you think darling, should we rent this house.” The child shook
Friendships & Social Skills on The Playground
Parents and teachers play a vital role in teaching the skills of friendships and inter-personal relationships. Even toddlers can learn to initiate and sustain friendship and build social skills on the playground and in the group setting. One of the
Generation X Dads – Building Connections With Kids
Hello from chilly Montana: If you are a male born between 1961 and 1980, and you have children, you are called a generation X Dad. You are building connections with kids who are born between 1981 and 2002 and are
Respectful Relationships
Hello from beautiful Montana: What constitutes respect? Do you have to like someone to be considerate, kind and courteous? How do you work in a relationship where there is an uneven balance of power? Listening to each other is important