One of the best ways to deal with the “I Wants” is to give your child some money. “Give my child money?!” you ask? Yes. You can teach your child how to be financially responsible if you teach them about value and the fact that money doesn’t grow on trees. A few summers ago, […]
Chores Shmores!
Are you doing all of the work around your house? Wouldn’t it be nice to have a little help so that you could play, too? Young children love to help! If your children are young, you have a huge advantage here, please don’t let this slip away. If your children are older, it’s a bit […]
Breaking Bad Bedtimes
Kids need sleep. Let’s face it, parents need kids to sleep! I often have parents complain to me that their children won’t go to bed nicely. They call for an extra kiss or for a drink of water. Some need to go to the bathroom again, others want to sleep in their parents’ bed instead […]
Stop the Morning Madness!
Are you struggling with getting your child(ren) ready and out of the house in the morning? Here are a few tips to help make it a little easier… Make a simple routine to follow and provide simple directions. Keeping the same routine every morning will help create a habit. Providing a simple direction sheet, will […]
Happy New Year!
I hope you survived the Holidays and had lots of fun with your family. If it was a bit of a struggle for you, congratulations on getting through it, even with some bumps and bruises. Think of this new year as a great time to make a new start. I’ve decided that my theme […]
A Bad Case of the “Gimmes”
Does your child have a bad case of the “Gimmes” or the “I-wants”? “Give me this” and “I want that!” Parents often struggle with providing for their children while keeping their child from feeling entitled or falling into the “spoiled” category. Many parents feel like they are earning enough, so why shouldn’t they provide […]