by Amy LeForge | Apr 28, 2014 | Parenting
Unfortunately, divorce is a problem that creates a lot of stress and turmoil, especially for the children involved. While it may be in the best interests of the parents to get a divorce for one reason or another, it still doesn’t change the fact that it is...
by Brionna Kennedy | Apr 27, 2014 | Adolescence, Tween
The idea of allowing your children to stay home alone can cause you to be anxiety ridden, but there are considerations to make and suggestions to take to make the experience smooth for everyone involved. As you make your decision, remember that 12 is the rule of thumb...
by Amy LeForge | Apr 25, 2014 | Adolescence
Even if they never say it aloud, most people hope to leave their mark on the world somehow, to do something that stands out like a beacon that states “I was here.” In a world of seven billion people it might seem like a tough order. That’s why so many people –...
by Amy LeForge | Apr 22, 2014 | Adolescence
Teenagers are often eager to earn their own spending money once they reach a certain age. They want to buy clothes, music, food and other items without going through mom and dad. When your teen approaches you about working part-time after school, this is an...
by Amy LeForge | Apr 22, 2014 | Family Builder
When children are born, they have an innate tendency to bond with their mothers. Mom is, after all, the one who has fed them and kept them warm and protected for nine months, and continues to do so outside the womb. That’s great, but it can leave dads at a loss...
by Amy LeForge | Apr 22, 2014 | Parenting
Death as a part of life is a principle that most of us have had the benefit of many years to come to terms with. However, when a loved one dies, it can be challenging to try to explain death to a child. This is especially difficult when the person who dies is special...
