It has been awhile since we last shared our potty training moments: hopes, dreams and fears. The last few weeks have been trying to say the least. Maybe summer in the city was just a bad choice to kick training up a notch, maybe it is just me {maybe I failed} and perhaps {and I […]
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Parenting Skills
Preventing and Overcoming Apprehension of Water
Source: Swimways Blog by Mario Vittone To become a swimmer your child has to first want to be in the water. Some children develop apprehension towards swimming that can stop their progress. To overcome this apprehension, you have to understand why it may be there in the first place, and then work to develop trust with […]
Parenting Skills
Getting Ready for Summer (and the Following Fall)
When your kids come home from school on that last day of the school year, it’s okay to let them spend a few days reveling in their new found freedom. Let them run around the house and yard and be excited about schedule-less, homework-less, teacher-less days for a little bit. When they’re starting to show […]
Parenting Skills
5 Easy Ways To Child Proof Your Home
Princess Kate may have a staff of servants to child proof the royal residences, but most parents are on their own when child proofing their homes in preparation for a new baby. Simple things can be done before your bundle of joy arrives. These five easy “baby” steps should clear the coast for your new […]
Outdoor Activities / Parenting Skills
How To Prepare Your Child For Their First Swim Lesson
Swimming lessons are commonly considered to be a childhood rite of passage; however, learning to swim is also a valuable skill that your child will use for the rest of their life. In fact, becoming a skillful swimmer will not only provide countless hours of enjoyment for your child, but it just might save their […]
Parenting Skills
Quirks of a Fabulous Three Year Old!
As my youngest ages, I find out more and more each day how he is awesomely unique. There are dozens of little things that set him apart from his siblings. Some which I cringe to admit and some that just make me smile. Here is a online memory of some fun Spring moments. For the love of […]
Parenting Skills
Tips For Keeping Your Home And Family Safe
Every day the news is bombarded with stories of houses being broken into, people being assaulted, and many other situations that can make you question just how safe your home and family really are. In addition to protecting your home and family from criminals and the actions of others, it is also important to keep […]
Parenting Skills
How High Self-Esteem Can Guide Your Child to a Great Education
Children with high self-esteem frequently perform better academically than kids with low self-esteem. Some experts believe that low self-esteem leads a child to think, “Why bother? I can’t do anything right, so why even try to be a good student?” Others believe that low self-esteem leads to depression, which can drain children of energy and […]
