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
Step-Dad or Stepped On Dad?
Stepdad, hmmm, Does that mean that you are available to be stepped on or walked over? No, you are not a stepped on dad. You are an important part of your children’s and step children’s lives, even if they don’t
Indigo Children – Do You Have One?
You will find additional information at http://www.disciplineyespunishno.com for a series of free articles on transforming your family communications. Thanks for joining our community of caring parents, family members,coaches, teachers and mentors who want to help raise a generation of responsible
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
5 Ways to Understand Your Children
5 Ways to Understand Your Children guest post by Adrienne Carlson There is nothing more precious in the world than our children, and as parents, there is nothing we would not do to ensure their happiness. Unfortunately, as they grow
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