Parenting Advice

Here I would like to share a few nuggets of wisdom left by those who have gone before me in this great adventure of being a grandmother.

Someone might say it is easier said than done, but it can be done. Toddlers need to be taught early in life that mommy and daddy will not clean up behind them. The main thing to remember is to...

Parenting is a 24/7 job. Add in all your other adult responsibilities and you will have days when you are just plain exhausted. But kids still want and need engagement with their parents even when...

Play dates give parents and kids an opportunity to solidify friendships. Kids learn social skills while having fun and parents can mingle. Play dates can also be an opportunity to try new projects...

Play yards come equipped with features to comfort, entertain, change and corral babies. They display colors ranging from understated neutral palettes to stimulating bright patterns. Their...

Is your patience running thin? Are the kids getting on your nerves? It's okay. You are human. When you are at home and in charge of the kids, frustration can easily set in as you balance...

Trying to find some fun things to do with your children but haven't a lot of money to spend? Or wanting to find things that don't require money? Well in today's society we tend to think that if we...

When it comes to video games and children, there is no question that they can literally play them for hours and never get sick of them. That isn’t to say that it is very healthy for them, because...

If you are a stay at home mom or stay at home dad, you may be in search of toddler play groups for your young children. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources for stay at home parents seeking...

Being a mom is filled with lots of wonderful adventures! It is extra fun when you have a play-group for your kids to play with AND a group of moms that you can talk diapers and discipline with! ...

Busy children are happy children. Happy children have happy parents, but what do you do when you are stuck inside all day? Here are some fun and easy indoor activities that your child is sure to...

Not sure how to make your kids happy without spoiling them in the process? Resist the urge to shower your kids with never ending gifts and follow this simple and easy steps on how to make them...

Playgroups are a great way for moms to bond and kids to form lasting friendships. As a mother of three kids, I've picked up some tips on how to organize a playdate and make the time well spent,...

Do you remember building forts in the backyard, climbing trees, riding bikes or playing kick the can? Do you remember playing dress up, building mud pies or flying kites? If you remember playing...

Does winter weather have trapped you indoors with active kids who need to burn off some steam? Tired of looking at the same four walls? Here are some tips to help!

Children with autism often prefer to play alone. There are steps you can take to get them to play with others. You can be the best role model for them. It takes time, practice and patience, but...

It's inevitable--when children spend a lot of time together there's bound to be some fighting. Whether they're four or fourteen, kids and their friends don't always get along well. Of course, by...

We've all run into them--the little monsters that you really don't want in your house. But what to do? It's a small-town world; you can't avoid these play dates forever, can you?

Being an only child can be hard when your family goes on vacation. Spending several days with no children around can seem more like torture than fun. Vacations need to be fun for all members of...

Is your family always on the go? Running to soccer practice, then a scout meeting, a dance class next, a karate class after that? Are you and your kids feeling a little frazzled, wondering why...

The thought of not having a television can cause rapid heartbeat, sweating and shallow breathing. Some may think there's nothing to do without television and that children cannot be entertained...

Refereeing in the never-ending game of which toy belongs to whom can lead to premature gray hair. These steps can help you spend more time playing and less time blowing the whistle.