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by Patty Hone
Moms and dads, are there times you think that parenting would be easier if you didn’t have to make family decisions? Having a partner that is not in agreement with your parenting ideas or discipline approaches is more than just frustrating. It can be a cause of division in even the best of [...]
By Dr. Tom Olson
1. They are leaders as well as parents. They don’t rely on the schools, the government, television, the movies or music to teach their children values and the difference between right and wrong. They do it themselves.
2. They have a vision for their family and its future, one that is discussed and [...]
By Candice Silsby
Children rarely make a conscious decision to play. For a child to play is a natural response to being alive. Children play to explore, learn and understand their place in the world.
Often play is a problem solving task- children don’t set out to conquer tasks and problem solve it occurs as they relate [...]
By Don Schmitz
1. Boundaries are necessary for control and safety.
All children need and must learn to respect boundaries. Being clear about expectations before an activity begins frees you and the child to enjoy the event and ensures the safety of everyone involved. If you observe the boundaries are being violated, don’t be afraid to remind [...]
by Dr. Clare Albright
Give your child a spray bottle of water and watch them spray every possible thing outside of the house!
Use shaving cream in the bathtub for extra fun. It is usually possible to find cans of shaving cream that cost only a dollar each.
Remember that Barney dolls, Sesame Street dolls, and the like [...]
by Danna Henderson
Many parents share custody of their children, which presents a unique problem when it comes to potty training. It’s best to discuss potty training and agree on a strategy before you start. Both parents need to be informed about potty training and have the necessary potty training aids.
Potty Training Aids
To maintain consistency throughout [...]
by Armin Brott
It’s hard to admit, but like it or not, your baby could be running your life. She cries, you pick her up. She’s hungry, you feed her. She fills her diaper, you change it. She wants to play, you play. She needs a nap, you drive around the block twelve times until she [...]
by Armin Brott
Dear MrDad: Since becoming a father my wife and I haven’t been able to spend as much time with our friends as we used to. Some of them seem to understand but others don’t. Is there anything we can do to keep our friendships alive?
Armin answers: Considering how small and helpless babies are, [...]
Are you a grandparent? If you are, you may notice occasions where it seems as if your daughter or daughter in-law could use a break. After all, you may remember how joyous, but overwhelming parenting can be. If and when that time comes, you may want to offer your services.
When babysitting your grandchild, even just [...]
by Elizabeth Pantley
According to a study* by Impulse Research, while 99 percent of parents eat out with their kids, 25 percent find the experience hectic, hurried and not at all enjoyable. The top reasons for this displeasure: waiting a long time for food (40 percent), unable to find a menu that will please both parents [...]
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