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 …
College Advice For The Helicopter Mother
It’s that time of year again! Though you may have had an amazing summer with your older ones, it is time to send them off to school again, or maybe …
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 …
NATA Sets Out to Protect Your Kids During Sports {Twitter party}
When it comes to sports and your kids, it goes without saying that safety should always be the number one priority. The mission of NATA (National Athletic Trainers Association), is …
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 …
How To Make Home Buying Easy
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of The Co-operators. The opinions and text are all mine. Years ago when we bought our first homes, we knew …
Be Prepared for the Unexpected this Summer
As parents, one of our biggest jobs is being prepared for the unexpected. Whether it’s a fall in a puddle at the park, a hungry kid on a long drive …
Helping kids learn to save money in fun ways
My son recently celebrated his First Communion, a big milestone for children in our church. In addition to learning more about religion, caring for others, and buying a suit he …