It’s the end of July and back to school time is just around the corner.  Where did the summer go?  Heck, where is 2010 going?  My daughter just finished kindergarten in June.  I look back to when she entered kindergarten last fall; I was so unprepared...

The other day, you leaned over and asked your half asleep husband if he would take the kids Sunday afternoon. Blame it on the half awake brain or your breath in his ear, but he agrees to do it. Now, fully awake, he realizes that the guys were going to hang out...

If asked if you are you an "awakened" parent you would probably pause to consider what that actually means. What constitutes being an awakened parent? Many equate the term "awakened" with "eyes wide-opened" or being "aware". In terms of...

Whether you work at home or out in the big world, when your kid is sick, your life stops.  Sometimes the hardest part about having your kid home sick is figuring out what they can do to keep themselves occupied. True, being sick is not supposed to be a day of fun and games, however, unless they’re sleeping all afternoon, you...

"Mom, He Is Looking at Me With His Eyes!"

How do you prevent sibling rivalry? Don’t have siblings in your household? If it is too late to...

When it comes to technology I’m an immigrant, whereas my children are natives.  In the time it takes me to change the TV channel, my teenage son can program our TiVo like he invented it.   Between xBox Live, satellite TV, DVRs, YouTube, iTunes, 3G...

When a man finds out that he is about to become a father, he has a million thoughts about what that really means. He has visions of throwing the baseball or football with his sturdy son in the front yard. He might daydream about teaching his daughter to drive or walking her...

When a parent is ill, the first thought is to protect the child from learning about what is going on. However, that may cause more problems in the long run. Children are more resilient than they are often given credit for and not knowing may leave them with more questions...

Parenting magazines often suggest that arguing in front of your children is one of the worst things that a couple can do. However, it may not be all that bad as long as the argument is reasonable and responsible and it follows a few guidelines. Children do not need to live...

Some kids go through a biting phase when they are young, but thankfully grow out of it fairly quickly. Others suddenly go from being sweet and easy to deal with to being a ticking time bomb of tension and barely suppressed rage. Whether it is a phase they need to grow out of or...

Every parent will at some time have to deal with a stubborn child, whether it is about doing homework, the clothes that they wear or their attitude in general.  While it is a good thing for a child to be fully self-reliant and determined, there are times when those...

In the past, it could be said that talking to your teens about sexuality was relatively straightforward. These discussions normally centred on the average heterosexual relationships without any reference to alternative sexualities such as homosexual and bisexual orientations....

Even we talk about cell phones or online chat talks, teens speak their own language. Teen chat rooms have become a social haven for millions of connected teens worldwide.  Chat rooms are an interactive lifestyle and for many provide an outlet for expression, making new...

You may not admit it but you've probably done it.  Parents often lie to their children.  You sneak some ice-cream before dinner and then deny it.  You tell your boss you can't come in because you have a sore throat—and then take a leisurely day off. ...