Hawkins Stern is the economist you’ll have to thank for the rest of your kid’s childhood; he’s the reason why there’s candy at the check-out line in every store in America. Stern was the man who discovered ‘suggestion impulse buying’, which is when people see a product and visualize a need for it, not […]
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Parents and children both can walk away from power struggles feeling disconnected, exasperated, and confused. Even when one party gets their way, there are usually never any true winners. Here are 7 Strategies for avoiding power struggles in the first place. 1. Identify Why The Power Struggle Is Happening “A common reason for power struggles, is a […]
It’s amazing how carefree you live before you have a child. You live day to day, never worrying about the little things. However, once you become pregnant, your entire world changes. Fear becomes a constant; not from the same things, but because there always seems to be something new. For instance, while I was pregnant […]
Transitions are hard for children. Change is actually difficult for all human beings to handle well, but children can experience this anxiety not just when they are leaving a neighborhood or their school, but just when they are leaving the park or their toys and free time behind. If you have two (or four) children […]
Double check to make sure you have your picture ID and insurance card. Don’t bring expensive jewelry unless you really have your heart set on wearing it for the photos. Only bring enough cash for parking and snacks but leave the rest at home. Hospitals provide diapers and wipes—leave your stash at home. You […]
A photography teacher at a local Southern California high school appears to have committed suicide by hanging herself in a classroom. Jillian Jacobson, 31, was found Monday at El Dorado High School, said Lt. Eric Point, with Placentia Police. There wasn’t any indication of foul play, and every indication that she took her […]
I have to admit. It never ceases to amaze me on what can cause a child to pitch a tantrum. In less than a minute, your sweet and good natured kid can turn into a screaming little terror. It can be over something obvious, like a sibling took something away; or it can be a […]
Times change and people no longer marry only within the constructs of their religion. In fact, interfaith marriages are now quite common. When couples do not practice the same faith, children can often be raised interfaith – meaning they learn about both religions. Interfaith is often chosen as a compromise for most couples, because it […]
There are a lot of details that you should be familiar with if you are going to try and become a foster parent. Being a foster parent can be an amazing and rewarding experience but it can also be a struggle and something that is overwhelming. The process to become a foster parent takes […]
Many people do not realize that there are some amazing US based clothing companies that offer high style trendy pieces. Most of the time these lines are affordable and offer special details that you might not have had before. Dress your family in the best with the following companies. Betabrand I have […]
Though comparison is hardly ever a good idea, we naturally tend to get our bearings from what others are doing and from the ‘communal standard’ that helps shapes our expectations. It’s easy to look around at other parents, other families, and to feel pretty ok about how you’re doing with your own brood. Here’s why […]
Dress codes have been a hot topic for years. Now, with schools becoming even stricter, I sometimes wonder just how far the schools will go before someone stops them. Dress codes started innocently enough, requiring skirts to be longer, and shirts to be tucked in. However, over the years schools have started to go even […]