It’s the new year and a time where people want to take charge of their lives and make some positive changes. Some of us are working towards losing weight or getting healthy, while others…
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We are all guilty of it. Your child cleans their room or loads the dishwasher and you walk behind to check their work and end up re-doing it. You may think that you are…
The holidays can be stressful, that’s no secret. You worry about getting everyone presents, preparing the perfect meal and some of us worry about the drama that your family can bring (don’t miss my…
Our kids are digital natives. Everyone 18 years old and younger were born into a world that already had Google. Many parents and teachers, on the other hand, have “moved” to this digital world…
It’s that time of year again. We just made it through the Thanksgiving holiday and we are bombarded with toy advertisements, Black Friday Deals and kids screaming “I want this!” As parents, we want…
Today, I am answering a question from a reader that many parents face. Your child behaves great at school, but when at home, they turn into a different child. Do you struggle with this?…
Here’s a reader question from my inbox. This young woman has taken on a tough task of parenting her boyfriend’s 6-year old while he is incarcerated and is concerned about how the child is treating…
I was so pleased to be featured on Pittsburgh Today Live yesterday to talk about how kids can honor those who are in service to their community all year around. We want all of our…
Kids aren’t always quick to confide in their parents when it comes to their personal troubles. As parents, this can be frustrating and concerning. Are they being bullied? Are they drinking or doing drugs?…
Nagging doesn’t work. I should know, I’ve tried it often enough! Not only doesn’t it work, it’s bad for kids… and for adults. These 3 things DO work. In less than two minutes, you’ll…
