Browsing Category: Parenting Skills

I wish I could say that no one warned me about motherhood or that all this baby stuff was a surprise. Truthfully, it isn’t a surprise and we are told tales of previous experiences from our parents and friends. Of course hearing about 2am feedings is quite different than experiencing one. Sleepless nights, leaking boobs and the luck […]

It’s a parent’s worst nightmare, but sometimes it just is unavoidable. Sometimes kids may fall in with a bad crowd and they may get into drugs. Parents have struggled with drug abuse in their children for centuries, but as long as a parent is dedicated and open with their child they will be able to […]

Low self-esteem can be very dangerous. People who don’t think highly of themselves are going to do what they can to make everyone else’s life miserable. Not to mention the fact that they may turn to drugs which could end up destroying their life forever. This is only one of many reasons why it is […]

Guest Post By Jayme Hull Picnic time is just around the corner. Everyone has a favorite cookout smell that brings back good times and memories. One of my Dad’s favorite sandwiches is a good ol’ American hot dog. Last year, while Dad was visiting, we planned a special picnic get-together. When I went to the […]

Due to the toxic nature of many conventional cleaning chemicals, there is virtually no completely safe age for any human being to be using them, particularly not children whose respiratory systems are especially sensitive to caustic fumes. However, this does not mean that your child should not be included in the clean-up chores that will […]

A new parent’s instict is to make the world as safe as possible for their young child. This starts in the home. Child-proofing is one way to ensure a young child’s safety, but there are some common mistakes that parents often make when preparing their homes for a new child. Here are the top five […]

There are a number of useful resources related to defensive driving, which can assist you in making your teenager a better driver. Most are contain a few useful bits of information and are links for professional driving schools. One free site which is an excellent source of information is the website for the National Safety […]