Preparing Your Child to Ride a Bike With Confidence
Bicycling is one of the most healthful and fun activities you can teach your child to do. From the moment kids start learning to ride a bike, they discover a fun way to stay active. What's more, according to a study published in the Journal of Preventative Medicine,...
Divorce: Coping, Communication and Kids
When you decide that your marriage needs to end and you must separate, it can be one of the most difficult times of your life. There are so many aspects of family life that are so drastically different after a divorce, leaving your lives completely changed. But a...
Accidents Will Happen
Every parent knows that children are at high risk for injuries – bumps and bruises are often part of the daily routine. Car crashes; drowning, accidental poisoning, fires, falls, and suffocation are some of the most prevalent causes of serious injury in children....
The Gift Of Parenting: Five Major Benefits of Adopting Children
When a couple first learns that they cannot have children of their own, the news can be emotionally devastating. However, there is a future beyond infertility. Adoption is not only a way to make couples' dreams of having a family come true but also a choice that has...
Building A Better Student: Jynafer
As an author, I’ve signed plenty of books through the years. When people get them as gifts for their kids, I’ve learned to ask for the exact spelling, regardless of the name. What you’re sure is J-e-n-n-i-f-e-r could very well be J-y-n-a-f-e-r. I’m not kidding. At one...
Five Things to Discuss With Your Partner Before Starting a Family
Families are forever, so be smart about how you begin yours. No one truly realizes how starting a family will affect their lives until it happens, but it is a good idea to enter parenthood with your eyes wide open. Here are five topics you need to discuss with your...
Five Helpful House Cleaning Tips For Parents of Toddlers
Cleaning the house when you have toddlers around can be challenging to say the least. Ironically, toddlers are the source of most of the messes in your home and also the reason it is so difficult to clean. Rest assured, parents of toddlers, just follow these helpful...
Birthday Party Do’s And Dont’s: Stress Free Party Planning for Parents
Planning your child's birthday party does not have to be overwhelming and stressful. In fact, stress is a result of pressure you place on yourself to do more than what's needed, or wanted by your child! This is especially the case when it's for a child who's 3 or...
Finding Balance: Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Addicted Child
If your child has just begun a drug treatment program, you are likely experiencing a sense of relief and newly restored hopefulness. At the same time, you know that you still have a long road ahead, and it can be difficult to remain strong and optimistic after you...
4 Goals to Set with Your Daughter Before College
Entering college is an exciting and a stressful time for your daughter. She gets to live on her own, make big financial decisions, and start working toward the life she has always dreamed about. You can help put your college-bound daughter on the path to success by...