Parenting
Mother’s Little Helper… Getting Kids to Do Chores
Getting started getting kids to do chores by age 2 or 3 has more benefits than getting started when they’re teens. Here’s why and how…
5 Sweet First Day of School Traditions to Start with Your Family
Say goodbye to summer and hello to a new school year with these 5 heart-warming back to school traditions.
14 Low-Stress, Fun Ways to Stave Off Summer Learning Loss
Concerned about summer learning loss? Here are some activities to cover all curriculum areas from kindergarten to grade 3 to keep your child motivated and learning and still having fun!
Should We Make Our Kids Say Sorry?
If we make our kids say sorry ‘in the moment,’ we are not teaching, we are forcing them and potentially entering a power-struggle.
Why Did She Stay? Why Did I Stay?
I thought I was strong. I thought I was smart. I know people are wondering why did she stay in an abusive marriage for over 20 years?
Why Is My Husband Always in a Bad Mood?
I put a name to the phenomenon of my husband always being in a bad mood. I call this “haunting the house.” It is usually an expression of passive aggressive control.
Dads Who Do Chores Raise Daughters Who Earn More
A new study reveals that dads who do chores raise daughters who pursue more challenging and lucrative careers. So, pick up your socks, dads (literally).
How to Stop Sibling Fights Before They Happen
Too much togetherness can be problematic. Dreading the summer months? Stop sibling fights before they happen this summer. Here’s how.
Books About Residential Schools for Kids of All Ages
As parents, the horror of residential schools is a difficult subject to tackle. Here are some books that can help to inform and educate children in age-appropriate ways.