For every parent there comes a time, one dreaded yet looked forward to. Time to potty train! Now, we aren’t to the point of pushing Gage yet, but encouraging him to use the potty? Most definitely. This is one of those things I’ve had to work with both my...
Working at home isn’t all the picnic some think it is. You have to have great time management skills and plans your day to suit a variety of obligations. Yet you still need to be flexible. I’m going through a phase right now with my 4 year old daughter,...
A helpful child is a wonderful thing. You have to ask less for help and they are more willing when you do ask. Not that they’ll be cheerful or willing all the time, but if you teach them young they are more likely to want to be helpful. Many...
You hear about the different parenting styles, such as permissive, authoritarian, authoritative and uninvolved. You may have one you identify with most, but probably don’t stick with one style entirely. While there are certainly legitimate personal preferences, there are some parenting techniques that work well and others that don’t....
I can hardly wait for when my son, Gage, decides to start really talking. He’s a quiet kid. Says “mama,” “bye-bye,” “uh oh” and just recently added the occasional “up” to his repertoire. Since he’s 18 months old, this does get frustrating and just a little concerning. I have...