Relationships
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Healthy Communication and Emotional Development
Photo courtesy of Flickr A common issue in relationships, and an important one for parents to learn, is communication. Many of today’s modern couples were reared in baby boomer, or post-baby boom, homes, and we see a common theme emerge from this generation of parents. The baby boomers of course were the generation that pushed social change to the forefront. Theirs, in essence, was the first generation to value individual emotional needs. In large part this transformation accompanied civil and women’s rights. I put this in context of communication because a classic and painful issue that thwarts communication is something occasionally termed codependence. Codependence is fairly…
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Gift Ideas for Mom that She’ll Love
Image courtesy of Flickr What Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day She changed your diapers, fixed your boo-boos and, let’s not forget—she also brought you into this world. Don’t thank Mom with a mediocre dinner and box of chocolates this year—instead, put some thought into discovering what she really wants (like she does for you each time your birthday rolls around!). Here are a few thoughtful ways to appreciate Mom this Mother’s Day. Photo by thomasswanhoff via Flickr Relaxation A study recently conducted by Forbes.com and TheBump.com reported that 92 percent of working moms and 89 percent of stay-at-home moms feel overwhelmed by work, home and…
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How to Encourage Good Reading Habits in Children
Image found on Flickr Celebrate Reading During National Library Week: Those of you who like to celebrate the many holidays this month such as April Fool’s Day, Easter and of course National Chocolate Mousse Day, you might be interested to know its National Library Week! As an avid Kindle reader, I can’t even tell you the last time I really spent time in a library. As a kid my mom used to take me to the library all the time, and it was always a great feeling finding new stories to experience, or just to check out a magazine or video. (Remember the days of VHS?) Recently, I read an…
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Parenting :: Taking Your Kids Seriously
Photo courtesy of Flickr I have a 4 year old boy and a 2 year old girl. They are the lights of my life, the joy to my day, and the cause of every graying hair and worry wrinkle on my face. My son is in preschool and this is all new to us; the homework, projects, bake sales, volunteer hours, & class parties. We are just at the beginning of the schooling experience and I am overwhelmed with the adjustment of keeping a schedule, remembering where his book bag is, making sure clothes are laid out every school night. I feel like my husband and I have done a pretty good job…
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Thinking Outside the Box with a Mother’s Day DIY Party
Image courtesy of Catch My Party While no one is mistaking Mother’s Day for other holidays around this time such as St. Patrick’s or Easter, it really should be a more special day than it is. I’m not sure about anyone else, but I take all that my mom has done for me for granted. While we may tell our mother that we love her and appreciate everything she’s done for us (including giving us the chance to live!) To show your mother that you truly care, why not throw her and her friends a DIY party especially for her?! Marvelous Mommies An easy way to…
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Explore the Outdoors with PBS Kids
This week PBS KIDS and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) announced the annual Explore the Outdoors campaign and partnership, which encourages families to celebrate nature and the outdoors this spring! Starting April 7, PBS KIDS kicks off Earth Month with themed on-air programming and online and mobile content. NRPA members across the country and local PBS member stations are hosting events throughout the month with PBS KIDS Explore the Outdoors activities and materials. PBS KIDS Explore the Outdoors will include eco-themed programming weeks from WILD KRATTS and ARTHUR, as well as the premiere of “The CYBERCHASE Movie” and the launch of the new web-original PLUM…
