The holiday season is in full swing, which means that families everywhere are gearing up for Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations. While this can be an exciting time of year to give and receive presents, sometimes holiday cheer can border on materialistic obsession. For young children, TV commercials, cartoons, the internet and video games can all overshadow … [Read more...] about From angels to spoiled brats – how to avoid the latter this holiday season
Will your stepchildren ever accept you?
Divorce is increasingly becoming a reality for many American families. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, half of all marriages ended in divorce in 2009. While this can initially be a jarring lifestyle adjustment for both parents and children, eventually divorced life will become more normal and acceptable. It may not seem like it, but your children will eventually learn to … [Read more...] about Will your stepchildren ever accept you?
Helping your kids understand divorce – yes, there is a wrong and right away
Unfortunately, divorce has become a common occurrence in modern American families. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about half of all marriages end in divorce as of 2009. These statistics indicate that a similar percentage of children will experience the stress and uncertainty of their parents separating every year. This can have an even greater … [Read more...] about Helping your kids understand divorce – yes, there is a wrong and right away
Why good sportsmanship matters
Organized sports and athletics are a great way to get kids out of the house and into a more active lifestyle. Many of the skills children learn on the field - teamwork, coordination, strategy and mental and physical endurance - translate to important components of life outside of sports.However, not everything children may learn on the field is positive. Sometimes, competitive … [Read more...] about Why good sportsmanship matters
Telling your kids about the death of a pet – how not to scar them
Over the years, pets can become beloved members of any family, which can make their death especially difficult to handle for children who grew up alongside a favorite dog or cat. When your child comes home from school or is having an off day, the family pet is often the first one to greet and comfort them. Before long, many children consider their pets to be as close as best … [Read more...] about Telling your kids about the death of a pet – how not to scar them