An Inside Perspective: Dealing With Childhood Cancer
Last weekend, I met up with an old friend who told me about the challenges of being a parent. He told me and another friend that it’s always better to have more than one kid. With his first child, he and his wife always freaked out at the littlest cold or fever. But...
Child Safety Tips for the Holidays
Most children are looking forward to celebrate holiday season. Kids love unwrapping gifts, eating sumptuous food and visiting friends/relatives. Thus, they wait patiently for Christmas every year. Children’s laughter and giggles are priceless. They can easily brighten...
Monday Give Away Linky December 23, 2013
Only 2 days until Christmas, Heroes! An InLinkz Link-up
Five Lessons to Teach Your Teenagers Before Sending Them to College
Going away to college is the first time that many teens will be making financial and life decisions for themselves. Some will find the freedoms that they get from being away at college exhilarating. Others might feel a bit overwhelmed. You can help ease the transition...
Does Your Child Have Lazy Eye?
Raising children is a joy, but when you're concerned that your child has a medical problem, it can be stressful, as well. If you're concerned that your child has lazy eye, you might not need to be as concerned as you think. Make an appointment to see the...
Preparing to Potty Train: 4 Tips for New Parents
Raising your first child can be quite the journey. There are sure to be some mistakes you’ll make and surprises you don’t account for. However, being prepared is a great way to be ready for some of those encounters you may experience, especially when it comes to...
Last-Minute Christmas Gift: Dreamworks Holiday DVD Collections
Well, Heroes, we're down to the final days before Christmas. Have you gotten all of your shopping done? I think we're pretty much set here, which is unusual for me. Seems like the routine has been to run out at the last minute and try to find things for family and...
Parenting Tips: Why Teaching Your Kids Modesty is a Must
Now, most parents want to give their kids plenty of gifts and expensive toys. While this is a short-term way to please a child, it is not a wise thing for a parent to do too often. In fact, when teaching children about modesty, a parent will enjoy multiple benefits....
Celebrate Christmas With a Unique Advent Calendar
Christmastime brings joy to everyone, but perhaps the ones that are affected by the Christmas spirit the most are the kids. They count the days to the great event – the arriving of Santa Claus. For that, they take the help of the advent calendar, which in most cases...
Health Insurance for Your Children and the Affordable Care Act
Editor's note: We here at Earnest Parenting view the Affordable Care Act (ACA) with a great deal of suspicion. That said, it is now reality and must be dealt with. Michael Cahill was kind enough to write this article outlining some options families have to get...