Recent Parents Blog | Mothers' (or Fathers') Helpers PostsParents' Resolution for the New Year--Give Yourself a Time-Outby Kori Rodley Irons31 Dec 2006 01:34 PMA parent's time-out doesn't have to be in response to unpleasant behavior (although I've been known to shut myself in my room until I could regain perspective! Stop The Marketing To Your Kidsby Teresa McEntire24 Dec 2006 11:28 AMChildren are constantly being influenced by the media from the clothes that they wear to the cereal that they eat. I don't know how many times my children have said to me "I want this" or "I want that" because they have seen a commercial on television. There's Nothing Mom Can't Fixby Kori Rodley Irons21 Dec 2006 09:51 AMI am not someone who has lived my life according to plan. If someone had told me when I was that know-it-all seventeen-year-old that I would be a busy, happy, gritty single mom, I would have been horrified at the unglamorousness of it all. Thank Goodness For Mentors!by Kori Rodley Irons11 Dec 2006 01:52 PMIt hadn't really dawned on me until my son commented recently, "How come all your new friends are older?" I had to think a bit before answering, I hadn't realized that recently I had added a few friends to my social circle and they were all at least ten years older than me. Characteristics Of A Good Motherby Teresa McEntire29 Nov 2006 02:47 PMThere are many mothers in the world, both good and bad. I have seen mothers that I wish that I could be more like and those that I think should never have had children in the first place. Preparing For A Moveby Myra Turner15 Nov 2006 12:16 PMI never thought that losing most of my belongings in Hurricane Katrina would be somewhat of a blessing. That's until I started thinking about my move back home in June and the packing I have to do. Grab And Go Kids Travel Bagby Myra Turner30 Oct 2006 11:42 AMIn a previous blog I wrote about preparing a grab and go bag, a bag you would use in case of an emergency where you would have to evacuate your home. Today I want to talk about a different grab and go bag. This bag is for traveling. The idea came from my own, duh moment yesterday. 10 Benefits of Playing Sportsby Teresa McEntire30 Oct 2006 09:32 AMPlaying sports offers children more than just physical benefits. Sports typically help kids academically and socially as well. The benefits are the same whether or not your child actually excels at the sport. Coping With Job Loss As A Familyby Teresa McEntire17 Oct 2006 09:17 AMIn today's unstable work environment most families will experience a time when a parent loses their job. Many parents do not realize that their fears and insecurity are transferred to their children. Top 10 Benefits Of Having Childrenby Teresa McEntire29 Sep 2006 10:59 AMMany couples find themselves trying to decide whether or not to have children. When speaking to couples that have children most will hear "It's hard, but it's worth it. Recent Blog Comments Michele Cheplic says... "Nobleman, I don't think experts are suggesting you cut them off from candy "cold turkey." Moderation is key." Michele Cheplic says... "A trip to the police station for stealing--now there's a novel approach." |
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