by Amy LeForge | Dec 28, 2013 | Safety
Security is a main issue for parents when they leave their children to work or have some alone time. When the child is not old enough to be left home alone, parents worry about their babysitters being the right fit. When the child can be left home alone, they worry...
by Amy LeForge | Nov 23, 2013 | Parenting
To help your child succeed in life it is important to look at the big picture. It might be easier to remove everyday obstacles to make them happier in the moment, but learning habits that will benefit them into adulthood are more beneficial in the long run. Here are...
by Amy LeForge | Aug 22, 2011 | Adolescence
(Editor’s note: please welcome Amanda with 7 ways to improve your relationship with your teenager. Thanks Amanda!) As adults, the most cherished memories we have is of our teenage days. But many adults also nurture horrifying memories of their teenage. Teenage...
by Amy LeForge | May 3, 2011 | Adolescence
There are different kinds of trust that we offer our children over time. For example, there’s the trust that a child will do her chores responsibly, and trust that he won’t play with matches and set the house on fire. Now that the boys are older, we’re dealing with...
by Amy LeForge | Jul 16, 2008 | Parenting
I was randomly watching a morning news program several months ago and saw an interview with Stephen Covey that fascinated me. He was talking about building relationships with children, and the specific point he made was to never break a promise. “No sweat,” I thought...
