by Amy LeForge | Jun 5, 2012 | Discipline
At times children can be so well-behaved and then seemingly in an instant they turn into little monsters that are capable of making the mildest of parents hastily and regrettably yell “Shut Up!” As parents we want to be a good role model and exhibit behavior that...
by Amy LeForge | Jun 3, 2012 | Parenting
It’s a familiar trope in modern cinema. A couple gets engaged and suddenly they’re forced to deal with an overbearing set—or two!—of parents trying to hone in on planning every last detail of the ceremony. It’s been retread often enough that it tends to give real-life...
by Amy LeForge | Jun 1, 2012 | Parenting
So, one of the things that has always concerned me the most about parenting are the consequences of letting my kids be out in the world. And technology has made that even more concerning, especially in regard to sexting. Have you heard of it? Children take pictures of...
by Amy LeForge | May 31, 2012 | Parenting
When you have kids, security is a top priority pretty much all the time. I don’t know about you, but here at Earnest Parenting, Hubby and I are constantly trying to keep things safe and secure. One thing that puzzled me was the computer. Especially when the boys...
by Melissa Cameron | May 30, 2012 | Baby
So, you are expecting not just one bundle of joy, but two…congratulations! It’s always an exciting time to be expecting a child, and now it’s double the excitement, right? And the anticipation is coupled with a little anxiety when it comes to preparing for two. One of...
by Amy LeForge | May 29, 2012 | Parenting
Juggling work and a sick child can be incredibly difficult, especially if you don’t have a plan ready. Sick children need a parent to watch them, but you also need to go to work. While it can be stressful and very difficult, there are a few tips to manage the two so...