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How the book Good Dog! Can Help Parents

I recently received a review copy of the book Good Dog! Practical Answers to Behavior Questions from Steve Dale. Mr. Dale is a certified animal behavior consultant and nationally syndicated pet columnist. The book is organized into chapters covering topics such as...

FFYF: Not So Dreary February Edition

Good Friday, Heroes! I’m happy to report that there is not much snow on the ground right now, and the big yellow orb in the sky has made occasional appearances this month! For Michigan, that is huge. February has been my most hated month of the year for some...

Avoid Obesity Through Healthy Sleep

An increase in obesity cases has been rising up since the 1980s. Recent studies show that 15% of kids are overweight and 68% of adults are obese. Forecasts show that in 3 years, 75% of US Citizens would be overweight. This alarming increase compelled researchers to...

Art Therapy for ADHD and Anxious Children

Raising children is hard enough, but raising children with ADHD and anxiety problems can be downright nerve-wracking. We simply aren’t taught how to communicate with a child who has such difficulties, since adults often gradually move away from the mindset of...

Baby Milestones to Expect: An Infographic

Stephania from CheapSally.com shared this baby milestone infographic with me recently, and I just had to put it up on the site here. Enjoy! Earnest Parenting: help for parents of babies who want to know what to expect.