"You Make Me Sick" and other things Parents Say in Anger by: Patricia GattoMaryann is so focused she's blind. She's slipped over the edge of responsibility and forgot the real reason she is working so hard. It's for her daughter.Being a single parent...Read More

, Look, Listen! Steps to Better Parenting Communication by: Rachel WebbAs a parent is seems that the majority of your day is spent trying to get your children to listen to what you are trying to teach them. Make them understand how to me a...Read More

10 Simple Ways to Say, “I Love You” by: Rondi Hillstrom Davis and Janell Sewall OakesWe’re teaching our kids to be consumers at an early age. Look at the number of superhero and product endorsement Valentines on the store shelves. We, as parents,...Read More

14 Ways To Boost Customer Response In A Tough Economy by: David CoyneThings are rough today for online businesses. The economy is struggling to get back on track. Spam is clogging up the inboxes of everyone, making email marketing less effective. And...Read More

4 Tips for Taking Great Baby Pictures - Even If You're Not a Professional by: Alexis DawesWhen my daughter Layla was born I had a hard time putting the camera down. And apparently I wasn't the only one. The cashier at the photo developing shop told...Read More

5 Love Languages and Those Who Contribute at Home by: Kate HufstetlerThe work around a house or apartment has got to be some of the least thanked work ever created. Whether it is the yard work on the weekend, plumbing as it arises, daily dishes &...Read More

5 Steps to Raising an Optimistic Child by: Dr. Tony FioreI had just completed a session with 17-year old Julie who suffered from severe depression. Julie believed she was a total failure and would never be able to change anything in her life. Julie...Read More

5 Ways To Help Your Kids Do Math by: Murdo MacleodUh oh. Your kids arrive home with their school reports and it's poor marks from the math department. Now what do you do? You may not be a math teacher, but thankfully there are ways you can help your...Read More

6 Tried & True Fun Ways to Educate and Entertain Your Preschooler by: Myranda Morgan1. New Word of the DayIntroduce your preschooler to a new word each morning at breakfast and define it for him. Keep it simple by using synonyms for words he already...Read More

7 Feng Shui Fundamentals for Children's Bedrooms by: Kathryn WeberFeng shui is a very popular and intriguing concept in home design today. In addition to the life benefits it provides, it also offers a roadmap, so to speak, of not just how to...Read More

8 Gifts of Parenting by: Lawrence Vijay GirardNo one who has hugged their child can doubt the gift of a child’s presence in their life. The love that is expressed in that simple act is one of the most profound ways that we experience love in this...Read More

A Dad's Thoughts On Dad's day by: Lee Wise(21 Reasons I Love Being A Dad) © Lee Wise All rights reservedWhat you will read in the next five to eight minutes will not qualify as one of the top ten professionally written articles of the year:...Read More

A Minute Can Turn into Hours for the Child of a Work-at-Home Mom by: Patricia GattoIn theory, working at home is an ideal situation. But in reality, it's difficult to balance the needs of your family with the needs of your clients.Phones, fax...Read More

A New School Year by: Kimberly ChastainDepending on where you live school will be starting this month or next month. A new school year is usually exciting and scary at the same time. Most children won’t admit it, but they are ready to get back to...Read More

A Night Out For Mom & Dad by: Jennifer ShryockIs your babysitter watching the kids and your k9 family member?It is Saturday night and you have planned for a babysitter to entertain and care for your children while you have a date with your spouse. ...Read More

al Ways To Show Your Love by: Brandie ValenzuelaAt one time, I would have never wanted to share my frugal ideas for showing love to those around you. My reason for keeping it to myself? At one time I thought that no one would be interested. After...Read More

Am I Really A Stroller-Monger? by: David LeonhardtI was reading "A Modern Infant Armada", a humor column in Maclean's Magazine written by a fellow humor columnist. Writing about it now is a bit like a painter painting another painter or a singer...Read More

Are You Addicted to Your Children? by: Margaret Paul, Ph.D.Is it possible to be using our children addictively?Anything that we use to get love, avoid pain, and fill up inner emptiness can become an addiction – even our children! If your children are...Read More

Are Your Children Growing Up Too Fast?  by: Kimberly ChastainEach time our children graduate from one stage to another (i.e. crawling - walking, preschool - school, highschool - graduation) we as parents are excited and a little sad as well. We want...Read More

aring Your Child for the Three R's by: Susan du PlessisThere is little doubt that reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic are crucial elements in the education of any child. A child's ability to later cope in the adult world, to have a career, to take charge...Read More