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Disaster Preparedness for Kids

by Ronald A. Rowe August 30th, 2012| Elementary
Wherever you live you face the possibility of some type of disaster - natural or otherwise - that could potentially displace your family. Here we have the specter of hurricanes, but it could be tornados, earthquakes, terrorist attacks, zombie apocalypse, or whatever. Wherever you are and whatever your potential

Solution: Family History of Alcoholism

by Dr. Bonnie Eaker Weil August 24th, 2012| Parenting Predicament
When talking to my teens about drinking, should I let them know that two of their grandparents (now deceased) were alcoholics and that this caused problems for all of us?

Absolutely tell your teens there is alcoholism in the family. It is hereditary so they need to know this predisposition

Habits to Establish Now

by Lori Sciame August 21st, 2012| Preschool
As your child begins his or her journey in school, work to establish habits that will pay off for years to come. Learning is hard work, so you need to instill habits in him or her so that tackling the required tasks can be accomplished successfully.  Everything from a

Back to (Middle) School

by Ronald A. Rowe August 17th, 2012| Tweens
Back to School time is almost upon us already. For parents of tweens, that means that means a jumbled mix of emotions as we send our children out into the unknown world of Middle School. Middle School is the toughest test yet of your child's ability to stay focused

Don’t Rush the Growing Up

by Lori Sciame August 8th, 2012| Tweens
A tween who has older siblings may try to act older than his or her age, yet this can backfire. Doing so can place a child into situations he or she is not mentally ready for, including relationships with the opposite sex.  Parents should strive to allow a tween

Money Management: From the (Driving) Teen’s View

by Jacob P. August 6th, 2012| Teen Perspective, Teens
As I have said before, I am a saver. I rarely spend money, prefering to put it away for later.  When I do spend, I will mentally debate it for quite a while and even research what I am buying.  "Cheap" is an accurate descriptor of me.  Now that I

Tweens and Laundry

by T Akery August 2nd, 2012| Tweens
Laundry is one of those chores that never really go away. For a tween, learning how to do laundry is something they should know how to do for when they go out on their own. While it may not become one of the chores they do all the time,

Teen’s Perspective on Everyday Chores

by Sam P. July 31st, 2012| Teen Perspective, Teens
Nobody enjoys doing chores, it is a proven fact.  For some lucky teenagers, they get a weekly allowance for nothing, some do chores for an allowance.  And some teenagers do chores, but for no allowance.  (I would be included in the last group.)  Not all, and more like no,

Summer Shopping Sprees: Friend or Foe?

by Sam P. July 18th, 2012| Teen Perspective, Teens
Before I even start debating against myself, I will say that this article is most certainly aimed towards the majority of  female adolescents.

Almost every teenage girl loves to shop.  And specifically with her friends, and no adults.  And why not?  You get new clothes, new shoes, new makeup, and

Fad Diet Don’ts

by Lori Sciame July 17th, 2012| Elementary
I've written about it before; elementary age children face a grave health concern, one that most parents never had to worry about at the same age -- obesity. This health problem may seem harmless, but being overweight can cause a variety of health issues for children.  To put the

Parenting Predicament: Inappropriate Gifts

by Jane Wangersky July 16th, 2012| Parenting Predicament
What should you do if your teen daughter is given an inappropriate gift (like lingerie) by a friend or the friend's parent? Talk to the parent? Just not let your daughter keep the gift?

Saving for the Future in Preschool

by T Akery July 12th, 2012| Preschool
Setting a side a certain amount each month can be a chore. Likewise, there will be some months that saving simply isn't in the budget. But starting a savings plan for your preschooler is something that you seriously need to think about. Once your preschooler starts going to school,
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