Communication In Marriage (Funny Video)
This “communication in marriage” funny skit shows just how important listening can be to your spouse.
Learning Disabilities Infographic
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5 Way to Have More Fun With Your Family
My friend Ashleigh has a great blog, Capture Sunshine, about all of the fun things to do in Arizona. Last month she asked me to write a special Mother’s Day post about how to have fun with your family. I loved thinking about what helps me play and have a good time with my kids. […]
5 ways adult children hurt their parents without realizing it
Most people love and appreciate their parents. We don’t doubt that. The problem is, parents can’t tell this unless you show it by the way you treat them. Sometimes adult children can bring heartache to their parents without realizing what they’re doing. We’ve boiled it down to five main ways this happens. If you are […]
Mental Disorders and the Forgotten Children Infographic
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Cooking With Your Children: Why it’s so important to spend time in the kitchen with your children — and how you can get started
Parents, grandparents, and youngsters cooking together in the kitchen, sharing family recipes and secrets passed from one generation to the next, is a lost art in many households across America. These days, it’s hard for busy parents even to take time out to teach their kids basic cooking techniques. It’s true that including the kids […]
Mommy, how do you spell parenting? Comic
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Agile programming- for your family
Bruce Feiler has a radical idea: To deal with the stress of modern family life, go agile. Inspired by agile software programming, Feiler introduces family practices which encourage flexibility, bottom-up idea flow, constant feedback and accountability. One surprising feature: Kids pick their own punishments. View video here…
8 Science-Backed Reasons Why Dads Deserve More Credit
Yes, dads are more involved in their childrens’ lives than ever. But that doesn’t mean they’re not still the butt of almost every parenting joke. Just think about the 2012 Huggies ad claiming that the brand’s diapers were the ultimate “Dad Test” — a joke that landed flat, as a backlash prompted the diaper company […]
Living with an introvert: how to understand introverted people
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15 Rules To Foster Good Behavior In Children
In my last post, “How To Have a Well-Behaved Child, Part 1,” I presented general principles of good behavior in young children. Now, for Part 2, I would like to follow up with specific recommendations: 15 rules that parents can use to help children learn to behave well (most of the time). 1. Play (and […]
Microwave Puffy Paint (and 3 Other Fun Things to Do with a Microwave)
If you haven’t tried microwave puffy paint with your kids yet, you must. It’s so easy. So fun. You just might be hooked. I know your kids will be. My five year old spent nearly two hours making puffy painting after puffy painting, and then exploring ways to print with the puffy paint. The next […]