Parenting

Picky Eaters and the Parents Who Make Them

“He’s just a picky eater. He only likes cheerios but you have to give it to him in a plastic bag. He refuses to eat it out of a cup and he’ll only take it from me.” I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve heard parents say in front of their children that […]

Family: Enjoy Them Even If You Don’t Like Them!

Posted in: Communicating, Family, Marriage, Parenting, Toxic Folk

Family creates the foundation for who we are. We can never fully deny them because they make us who we are- whether through birth or love. So, what’s the best way to handle family we may not actually want to be around? Family is Foundation. Each of us is built by our family- genetic and not […]

In-Laws Enough Said

Posted in: Marriage, Parenting

If you get married, you’ll have in-laws. Every culture and country around the world has those jokes of the crazy in-laws. But who wants a crazy, drama filled life? In-laws are the foundation of the new expanded family you are now a part of. So, here are some tips to an easy, happy life with […]

Raising Children- Basics We Can’t Do Without

Posted in: Communicating, Parenting

We are flooded with what we need to do as parents for raising children: give them activities, have a sense of humor, feed them well, make sure they sleep enough and have great friends, etc. All true. But what are the basics that we truly can’t do without? They are Not a Mini-Me. Children are not […]

So Your Child Has Allergies

Posted in: Parenting

Your child has allergies. Your doctor says your child has allergies that they could die from if they were to have a reaction. I’ve been there. As a parent you our job is to protect our child from harm. And so, we go into action making sure that not even a crumb of an allergen […]

Help Kids Be Leaders Without Helping Them

Posted in: Parenting

We all want our kids to be leaders- to be able to lead others or stand up for themselves. Here’s my top five how tos. What’s yours? Let Kids Make Mistakes: Mistakes build character. They teach us that we can overcome. Don’t Help: You read it right. Don’t help your child. Let them figure it out themselves. Always […]

Kids & Coffee

Posted in: Health, Parenting

Coffee, Who doesn’t love that killer aroma? Drink a cup, black and caffeinated – it’s good for you. Drink it with sugar, drink decaf, can’t wake up without it but ultimately it’s bad for you. So, what do you want for your kids? Are you okay with them getting into that coffee habit? Our town’s […]