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Families are Falling Apart, So Why Don’t We Fix It?

Shoes lined up at the door.

We study children who fall behind in school to assess what caused their decline. We investigate households where abuse is suspected because the signs point to negative situations. But, why do investigators or psychologists not study families that raise solid citizens? Given the rate of school shootings, crazy school board decisions, or truth being skewed by lies, to be … [Read more...]

Toddler Go-Bag Essentials and the Best Full Coverage Bib

Outings with toddlers in tow are always interesting. My husband and I would have a strategic toddler go-bag to help make our family outings successful. Planning for tantrums, hunger, and messes is all part of the process. Putting together a go-bag for your toddler requires some key items. Keeping your toddler clean, keeping your toddler occupied, and helping them stay … [Read more...]

Teaching Children about Bullies: Back off Buzz!

Back off Buzz book review and teaching children about bullies.

Even at my age I still remember the moment the bully made fun of me. It was on a field trip. It took me a long time to move past that feeling of humiliation. Bullies can effect our view of ourselves in deep ways. Teaching children about bullies is a life skill they need to learn. It prepares them to handle bullies. It also teaches them how to not be a bully! Back off Buzz! … [Read more...]

How to Prepare for a Teen Driver

Learning to drive is one of the major milestones of becoming an adult. Almost every teenager looks forward to the freedom and thrill that comes with being able to drive instead of riding along with parents or older friends. But at the same time, these years can be particularly scary to parents, who may find themselves envisioning fender benders, wrecked cars, or, worst of … [Read more...]

Teaching Positive Behavior in Preschoolers

Watching my daughter clean up her room, I noticed she was having trouble. It is always my goal to be teaching positive behavior, so I kept watching for a minute. I wanted to learn what was challenging her. She would pick up an item from a pile of clutter. Then she would set it to her other side. She did this repeatedly with one pile of clutter. She picked up each item to her … [Read more...]

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