Wishes for my Daughter on her Birthday I am constantly reminded about the fragility of life and that every day with my daughter is a gift (even the ones where she is telling me that I am turning our house into a hoarders den). How is it possible that my ginger is going to be 19 this month?!? My april baby, my eldest (aka my burned pancake ? ) DOES she KNOW that she is my heart … [Read more...]
Three Mistakes All Parents will Make (And That’s Okay)
Last night while I was trying to get my 13 year old OUT of my bed and into his bed he reminded me ( or rather he tried to make me feel GUILTY) about that time I LOST him in the WATER PARK. Hence this post Three Mistakes All Parents will Make (And That's Okay). Because Yes that is right- I LOST my then seven year old at the Water park. Okay let me set the scene for you. Despite my husband's … [Read more...]
The Warning Signs Your Teen Is Suffering From Substance Abuse
People with substance abuse problems often exhibit strange behavior such as mood swings, weight loss or gain, isolation, lethargy, sudden flashes of anger, and problems holding onto money. Unfortunately for parents, these are also common warning signs that you are living with a perfectly normal teenager. So what are The Warning Signs Your Teen Is Suffering From Substance Abuse ? It is no … [Read more...]
Parenting Assistance: Proper Dental Care, Monitoring Cognitive Development, and Preventing Technological Dependence
There is no single way to properly raise your kids. And there is certainly no magical solution to each parenting problem you'll come across throughout your years as a parent. No matter where you are in your life or how old you are, you are going to have to figure out how to be the best parent you can be all by yourself. And you will need Parenting Assistance: Proper Dental Care, Monitoring … [Read more...]
Easy Ways to Protect Your Family’s Data Online
Being a parent has never been easy, but there are new challenges in the digital era. On top of everything else, now you have to protect your family's data online, too. Because when children use the Internet, apps, and social media sites, they don't understand the risks they could face. As a result, they might even be putting your family's personal and financial information at risk and are there … [Read more...]