Parenting Advice

Grown Son/Daughter home from college or coming to stay "till they get on their feet?" This can be a wonderful experience for the both of you as well as an opportunity to "get to...

There are two levels of preparation for your young person's leaving - the emotional and the practical. And both of these must take place in you and your child. They need to know that one day soon...

One would not think to correlate the skills they use in the workplace to the home. However, managing your home and family is something that requires techniques and tricks you use with employees...

Many mothers would love to be able to stay at home with their children. Others, feel it would be too lonely not being able to connect with other adults on a day to day basis. If you are trying to...

While we all want to trust our children, the reality is that some children test the limits and need to know that they can be caught if they stray from what is right. When you couple that with the...

Leaving home and going to a sleep away camp for the first time can create many emotions. If your child has never been away from his home, he/she may find the first few days of camp to be tough....

This is a basic article on how to allow your young kids who at the appropriated age the chance of independance and responsibility and you the comfort of knowing they can be trusted and that they...

Being a stay at home mom is one of the most rewarding experiences that a woman can have. The decision to leave your job is often a big one. After you put in your notice, pack up your things, and...

Before your child turns 18 and leaves home for college or a job, there are many life skills that she needs. Help your child successfully make the transition from living at home to living on her...

If you're anything like I am, you're probably anxious about sending your child off to preschool. It was tough when m oldest left me to be at school all day. i cried for about half of the day. ...

There are some simple things that you can do to cure homesickness. There are also some things that you can do before you leave to help prevent homesickness. For children, it's important to lay the...

Being an at home Mom or Dad is not as easy at it sounds. Everyone has there own methods to getting everything they need at home to be done, but it is so easy to get over whelmed and feel unnoticed...

If you want to work from home but you don’t want to hire a babysitter or simply don’t have the funds to hire a sitter or mother’s helper to help you out during the day, you can still make it...

Learn basics for establishing a home environment that is nurturing and cozy.

When you lose a beloved pet, you have lost a member of your family. There are many options for disposing of the body of your pet. These options include cremation, pet cemeteries, rendering or...

Becoming a foster parent is both challenging and rewarding. Foster parents, more officially known as "resource parents," open their homes to children who have been removed from their biological...

You moved far away from home and your parents keep giving you excuses of why they can’t come to your home to visit. Although, they insist on you coming to visit their home! Here’s a solution to...

Being a stay at home mother is both rewarding and nerve racking, specially if you are use to be a full time working mother and come home to be with your children.

Have you instructed your children on what to do if a fire occurs in your home? What about a tornado? An intruder? What to do if something is wrong with you? What to do if they are lost? Their...

The classic challenge of working vs. stay-at-home moms: how to balance?

When stay at home moms get involved with a local Moms Club, this involvement can help them in a number of ways. Read on to learn more about Moms Club as an organization and what your local moms...

Telecommuting moms who struggle to raise their children and keep up a 9 to 5 work at home job tend to forget about themselves. It is important for telecommuting moms to stay connected with...

Do you have stay at home mom depression? If you are feeling overwhelmed at the thought of waking up each day , and you have stopped enjoying your children, you have stay at home mom depression. At...

After having three children leave to be on their own, I now have some tips to share with other parents.

Being a stay-at-home parent is a hefty responsibility, often taking the place of a full-time job outside the home. Many parents in this role realize the main difference between caring for...

Many times being a stay-at-home mom means sacrificing a second salary and having to cut down on expenses. Here are some ways to make some extra money each month and have fun doing it. You may...

Want to quit your job and stay home with your children? Are you scared of the financial consequences? Or maybe just the social issues of not having adults to talk to? Try these ideas to see if...

For many people, choosing to leave the workforce to stay home with their kids means a financial sacrifice and some creativity. Here are some ways to help make it work.

Many work at home moms are torn between child care duties, house cleaning and their home business. You may not be able to have it all, but you can have a lot with a little patience and good time...

Being a stay at home mom has its good days and bad days. It may not be the right choice for everyone but can definitely be the most rewarding job you ever have.

Are you a parent who must take your child to the laundromat? If you are the parent of a toddler or preschooler, this may be a stressful time, but there are steps that you can take to keep your...

I have been a stay-at-home mom for over seven years and I have about four years to go before my youngest goes off to school. I am enjoying this phase in my life immensely. Here are some tips and...

Whether across town or across the country, moving is tough -- particularly on children who revel in predictability and cling to their patterns to protect them from the uncertainty of the world...

The idea of staying at home and raising your children is a daunting task. Leaving a career you love and isolating yourself with only little people for company doesn't sound like much fun, does...

Almost every parent would love to stay home with their children rather than leave them in daycare and go to work. Daycare costs alone can be expensive and not fit in a budget. In order to be able...

My 13 year old son was diagnosed with ADD (ADHD without the "HD") two years ago. With a lot of patience and perserverance, he's greatly improved.

For many families, an important household member to be introduced to the new baby is the beloved family pet. Often a long time family member, a family pet knows who belongs in the home and who...

Making that decision about whether or not your sick child should go to school is often a tough one. Balancing the importance of kids attending school every day with concerns that they may be too...

While moving can be exciting, it can also be nerve-racking for a child. There are new friends to be made and a new school and a new house, lots of things to adjust to. Here are some simple things...

It isn't uncommon for a working mom to feel guilty for not spending all of her time taking care of her family. Often times, however, many women find that staying home with their kids isn't an...

Papers coming home from school can be overwhelming to keep organized in your home. Here are a few simple suggestions to help keep things straight.

Being a single parent to a teen is tough. Even in homes where there are two parents, it can be rough. While you can not fill the shoes of the missing parent, you can single parent a teen:

Deciding when a child is old enough to be left at home alone is dependent on several factors, all dependent upon the child. Leaving the child alone for a short time at first is always best, so he...

Anyone who has experienced life as a stay-at-home mom knows that the phrase “stay-at-home” is almost laughable. Stay-at-home moms are never home! Coffee is consumed in travel mugs and days are...