Parenting Posts

I was so surprised when I found some excellent parenting ideas from, you'll never guess, an appliance manufacturer!  Yes, Kenmore, has some great ideas to help you with your family:Inspiring your kids to earn their own money is a smart way to teach them new skills and responsibilities--as well as the value of a dollar.  Use these tips to help thme get started:TOP JOBSUse these ideas to h...

With the renewed call to "responsibility" and "putting away childish things" proposed by President Barack Obama, just how does that translate to family life?  What changes, be them mental or physical, are American families ready and willing to take to move the country forward along with President Obama's efforts?Here are some ideas you and your family can consider in keeping with the challeng...

Many communities offer what they call "Pay for Play" recreational teams for children and youth ages 5 - 18.  This arrangement guarantees your child equal play time on the court or field.  This can be a wonderful way for your young child to be introduced to a sport while also giving opportunity for all members to develop their skills.  However, as children get older, particularly in ...

I'm probably not telling you anything you didn't already know.  Ah, but are you using that information as you communicate with your boy children and girl children?  That's the key, isn't it?  Learning to communicate well using two very different styles.  Here's what I mean.  Boys (and men, for that matter) like to look straight ahead when they are talking.  They don't...

So, you're child is turning 18!  Congratulations!  You all survived!  But be forewarned, your life is about to change.  How you ask?  Well, where yesterday you were able to request school records, talk to teachers about homework, discuss medical issues as well as their medical bills; today, the day they turn 18, you are persona non grata (so to speak).  Once your chil...

Are you and your family making "New Year's Resolutions?"  Even your youngest child can set New Year's Resolutions.  Resolutions can help you and your family focus on what is really important during the coming year.  New Year's Resolutions are simply "stated goals."  We "resolve" to do something, but in reality they are simply goals that we would like to attain.  With that ...

Do you have a student who wants to attend a California University?  Well, now's the time to apply.  November 30 is the application filing deadline for all UC (University of California) and CSU (California State University).  Applications are online at http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply.IT'S YOUR TURN TO TALK BACK!  WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS?What options are your student...