Six Signs of Bullying Behavior

Bullies are everywhere, especially these days. Kindness is at an all time low. Bullying behavior is not just mean, it’s contempt and cruelty. It is more than teasing, it’s repetitive and unwanted. The goal of the bully is to dehumanize and ostracize the targeted individual. Surprisingly, bullying can begin as early as age five, the age…

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10 Considerations in Choosing an Elementary School

There are a number of considerations in choosing an elementary school. The process can be a nerve-racking experience for parents. Public or private? Faith-based or secular? Large school or smaller school? Moving from a preschool your child liked, with a teacher you’ve come to know and love can make it even harder for both you…

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Super Summer Safety Strategies

Families spend a lot of time outdoors during the summer months. Safety first is a good motto. Whether swimming at the lake or pool, roasting marshmallows over a fire or biking, you’ll find tips to make the family activities a bit more secure. And don’t forget the first-aid kit when you and the crew are…

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Top Ten Technology Tips for Parents

Do you need guidance in making tech decisions for your family? Are your tweens and teens seemingly addicted to their technology devices? “Technology is the number one reason parents believe it is harder than ever to raise children.”1 I believe the research and statistics. As a mom of two young men, I’ve walked the tech tightrope.…

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Tips and Tactics for Halloween

Halloween is a holiday parents enjoy or dread. It can be fun and entertaining or chaotic and scary. Making a few decisions as a parenting team and then with the family as a whole will help to get everyone on the same page regarding considerations and expectations. Then everyone in the family can enjoy the…

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Kid Safety on the World Wide Web: 5 Tips for Parents

“Mom, my throat really hurts. I’m going to google Caribbean Passion to get a recipe for a smoothie.” His favorite smoothie shop made a tropical sensation with mangos, bananas, kiwis, and strawberries aptly named Caribbean Passion. “Sure, sounds like a great idea.” As soon as the words were out, I realized my mistake. “WAIT! Add…

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With All Your Mind: What Do You Put Into Your Head?

The Internet is a blessing and a curse. While it has opened the world and made life easier in many ways, it has also been very detrimental. A friend of mine is sure the good of the World Wide Web is equal to the evil that results from what’s on it and how people use…

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Halloween

One of the more common questions parents ask in parenting seminars regards discipline, more specifically for tips on parenting as a team. It’s great to see moms and dads looking for methods to improve their relationship, provide secure boundaries for their children, and become a united front for their kids. Halloween is a good time…

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