4 Ways to Spend a Long Weekend With Your Kids
The weekend’s quickly approaching, and as usual, the kids are bouncing with excitement. This time, though, they’re also giddy over the coming Labor Day — or perhaps Columbus Day, or Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, depending on the time of year. Whatever the cause, you’ve...
Building a Better Student: The Diploma, Pt. 2
It’s difficult to define success, because to ten different people it means ten different things. But if, for the sake of argument, we agree that it’s a conjunction of career triumph and personal happiness, then what ingredients should your student add to the mix in...
New Driver in the Family? What You Need to Know Before Letting Them Hit the Road
For some time now, you have been a little bit worried about your teenager getting a license. Well, the moment has finally come when he or she is ready to go out on the road alone. What are some things you need to take care of before turning over the car keys? Car...
Secrets of Successful Parents
Successful parenting involves more than just bringing a child into the world through conception and giving birth. It involves raising a child right and ensuring that they become the best they can possibly be. It requires encouraging your child to follow his or her...
Meeting a Potential Surrogate: The Questions You Need to Ask
Before becoming a surrogate mother, each woman needs to follow an application and screening process to see if she matches the basic qualifications. A surrogate agency will handle answers to questions such as background and family history, but you will have the chance...
i And the Great Divide Helps Kids Deal With Divorce
It's getting common here at Earnest Parenting to get requests from authors to review their book. I got another such request recently from Fiona McGlynn, the author of i And the Great Divide. Boy am I glad I got to read this book! It is truly wonderful, and I loved...
Top Cell Phone Plans for the Entire Family
Editor's note: When I received this article, I was a bit puzzled because I'd not heard of Bell. I am told that these plans are available in the US as well as in Canada (apologies to my overseas readers), which makes it an interesting company to research. Cell phone...
It’s Monday Again! Let’s Link Up Give Aways
Good Monday, Heroes! Once again we are looking for super great giveaways here on Earnest Parenting. I'm particularly pleased to have this linky because we're getting into the big gift shopping season, and what better way to get gifts for the holidays than to win them?...
How to Organize Toys in Your Child’s Bedroom
No matter how old your child may be, you will want to know how you can organize their toys. For parents of younger kids, they likely don't want to let them have unsupervised access to some of their toys. Parents of older kids will likely want to teach them the...
Sweet Sixteen: 5 Precautions Before Letting Them Get Behind the Wheel
Turning 16 is an exciting time for any teenager, especially one who has just learned how to drive. There are a few precautions you can take to ensure that you are protecting both your child and your property. 1. Practice makes perfect The more you drive with your...