As parents, we all have questions for kids several times a day. Typically, these questions are, “How was your day at school?”, “Who did you play with today?” or “Do …
Tips on Holding a Family Meeting
Let’s face it, our lives are busy! With the hustle and bustle associated with school, work and extra curricular activities, it may seem like families are spending less quality time …
Navigating the School System – How to Advocate for your Child
Learning how to navigate the school system can be a challenge for any parent, especially one with a child with an exceptionality. Educators interact daily with you, as well as …
Teaching Kids to Set Goals
Many of us do it. Come January 1st (or the 2nd for most!), we set a goal for ourselves and vow to work hard to achieve that goal. But what …
How Can I Get My Teen To Open-up And Talk To Me?
Remember the days when your preschooler wouldn’t stop talking? All those questions and comments about the world around them as their creative minds explored and grew with curiosity. That nonstop …
How To Flush Away Potty Talk
Do these sound familiar? “Poo, poo head!” “Butt face! “or “Butt” in general? For many parents, these (and more) are common statements that children may be using. It is not …
Kids Share the Most Annoying Things Their Parents Do
There are many things that kids do that parents find annoying. It might be little things from leaving a dirty dish on the table, leaving the cap off the tooth …
Should You Avoid Saying No to Your Child?
“I just hate to see him so disappointed.” “The whining that follows is unbearable.” “It’s just easier to give in.” We have all been in situations where the thought of …
#12teens: How to parent your child as they go from 12 to 18 in a day!
Irritability, meltdowns, non-compliance, erratic sleep and unusual food habits. No, I am not talking about your toddler; I am referring to your soon-to-be teenager. #12teens. Speak to anyone with a …
Should You Pay Your Children to do Chores With Weekly Allowance?
Speak to any parent and you will hear different opinions on why they do or do not pay their children weekly allowance to complete everyday household chores. There is also …