Families are busy getting things ready, raising siblings or getting work done, which are all important. We don’t always know to value the time with baby in utero.
Many kids are used to rushing out of the house in the morning and don’t want to eat or think they don’t need to eat. Some even grab a coffee (I can’t believe how many teenagers and kids are drinking coffee!) and move on with their day.
Having children is a blessing. From birth, you get to watch your child grow and mature into a toddler, young child and eventually a teenager.
Giving your child a present (gifts) when what they yearn for is time with you (quality time) is like watering a plant with milk. Telling your child how great they are (words of affirmation), when what they long for is a hug, cuddles or wrestling on the floor (physical touch), is like feeding a cat rabbit food.
Happy Thanksgiving, and welcome to the Holiday Season! This is one of my favorite times of year! I enjoy the lights and the anticipation of
Parenting is not just about providing children with the basic needs of food, education, shelter and clothing. It involves supporting your children emotionally, socially, psychologically,
Each year life seems to move faster and faster, as if time is actually speeding up. Have you noticed? Sometimes it seems there is no
Remember that you are a guide. We are here to give our children roots, challenge them to grow and give them resources to succeed and contribute in life. There are a lot of ups and downs along the way. Teach them how to travel that road with grace.
Some might think if their strategy worked with child #1, they can use that same strategy with child #2. Great idea! Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work. In fact, rarely. No matter how many children you have, no two ever seem to be the same. There are no shortcuts.
How smooth are your weekday mornings? I know mine could be smoother. In our family, we all tend to be night owls (although we don’t
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