Category Archives: GENERAL
The Whys of Whining
“Moooooooooooom!” It’s irritating, it’s frustrating and it gets on your last nerve. Though it’s obnoxious and unacceptable, it’s actually an effective way for your child to get your attention. It’s whining! But, like other bad habits, you can nip it in the bud early with a few simple strategies to teach your child that there […]
Teach your Child to Give Respect and They’ll Gain Respect in Return
One of the most important things you can teach your child is respect and the best way to teach respect is to show respect. When a child experiences respect, they know what it feels like and begin to understand how important it is. Keep in mind the saying “Do unto others as you would have […]
[VIDEO] Natural Family Planning…Part 2
As a continuation to last Friday’s topic, I found an enlightening and informative video that shares the experience of 3 couples who used Natural Family Planning (NFP). These couples share their ups and downs with how NFP worked for them and their family. So sit back and enjoy this beautifully recorded documentary of these 3 […]
Natural Family Planning…What Is That?
I’m so glad you asked! I’m going to take a moment to share with you my experience of natural family planning, but before I do, let me give you some background information on what it actually is. According to the American Pregnancy Association, Fertility awareness (aka Natural Family Planning) is a collection of methods using […]
Take the Bite out of your Toddler’s Biting Problem
The majority of toddlers engage in some biting between their first and third birthdays. Probably the most common reason is that it is one of the few ways of communicating that’s effective for them, before verbal skills are developed. However, not all children bite. Some choose other forms of communication, such as grabbing, shoving, or […]
Successful Two-Way Communications with your Child
One of the most frustrating challenges we face as parents is communicating effectively with our child. Though we strive to have an open and honest two-way line of communication with our child, we become frustrated when it appears their attention isn’t solely on us or the conversation at hand. Yet we seem to find it’s […]