Posts Tagged ‘Parenting Tips’

Your Kids Just Don’t Want To Listen and You Don’t Know What to Do!

Having more than one child can be like having a hive of bees swarming around your ears on a constant basis – chatter, chatter, chatter – in little high pitched voices.

Squeals can come from delight of surprise, from teasing of siblings, or from “out of nowhere” for apparently no reason at all.

Sometimes these little high pitches get into your head and all you want is some peace and quiet for five minutes. Child chatter keeps the brain waves active and alert to what’s going on when you really just want silence.  Read more... (508 words, 2 images, estimated 2:02 mins reading time)

How To Entertain Your Kids Outdoors
During The Summer With Fun and Exercise

Many families spend the majority of their time outdoors in the summertime. It’s a great time to travel to nearby parks or campgrounds.

But, a great number of families make the decision to stay right in their own backyard.

Not everyone realizes a backyard is a great place to have fun. Escaping to a campground or public park may be a good place to meet-up with like-minded people; however, your family may not be able to travel all summer long.  Read more... (573 words, 2 images, estimated 2:18 mins reading time)

Parenting The Newborn Child | Child Development

For new first-time parents, there are 3 crucial things to consider before your baby arrives.

We’ve all gotten caught up in the moment of love and sometimes don’t even think about what lies ahead.

I received the ultrasound pictures of the latest family member coming into the world soon.

As I studied the tiny human form, I realized each child starts out as what appears to be a form of clay; to be molded into whatever we see in our mind’s eye.  Read more... (492 words, 2 images, estimated 1:58 mins reading time)

Parenting: Get Your Child To Exercise

Parenting is not an easy job. My in-laws used to tell us their children didn’t come with instruction books – which is why they made so many mistakes as parents. I secretly thought to myself, “They made mistakes because they didn’t use their common sense.”

Of course, what did I know?

But, alas, it’s true – children don’t come with instruction books and as parents, we do the best we can based on our own upbringing and what we hear, read, and observe from other parents.  Read more... (622 words, 2 images, estimated 2:29 mins reading time)

Parenting Tips: Getting Children to be Quiet | Quiet time with kids

The kids are restless and bored. What can you provide them that will:

1. Have them sit quietly while you get some work done?

2. Help your kids improve their reading skills without asking them to read?

3. Grow their vocabulary without giving them spelling assignments?

4. Entertain them with funny characters?

The answer is to play audiobooks.  Read more... (443 words, 2 images, estimated 1:46 mins reading time)

Motivating School Age Child | Child Motivation

When I was a child my father expected me to make good grades. EXPECTED is the key word here. My parents didn’t have a lot of money, but would often pay me a quarter for every “A” I got on my report card. It was a reward.

I grew up and had children of my own. Naturally, I wanted to inspire them to reach their potentials while at the same time, teach them to appreciate . . . and to give.  Read more... (556 words, 2 images, estimated 2:13 mins reading time)