Parenting

• The Tally Of My Life

  As a mother of four, I often like to peruse the birth announcements in the newspaper, mostly to convince myself that having more than the requisite 1.5 children is in fact a smart and trendy thing to do. It’s either that, or the “misery loves company” theory I’m employing.

• Hello Muddah, See Ya Layda

  “And try to remember to have more than one shower in a monthor at least make sure that the one shower is just before you come home.” With these words, I sent my eleven year old son off to camp. Okay, technically he was ten, and he would celebrate his eleventh birthday at camp, without me. Does that, plus the fact that I was really looking forward to having one less kid in the house, make me a bad mother?

• Eliminate Your Mommy Guilt Through Trickery And General Apathy

  So you don’t feel quite guilty enough about sneaking past your toddler’s bedroom this morning, hoping desperately that you don’t wake him up, as you’re already running 10 minutes late for work. Telling your children that you will be happy to take them to the mall to buy them a new fish to replace the dead one doesn’t really make you that bad a person if you don’t get around to it for 3 1/2 months.

• Can Kids Talk To An Angry Dad?

  Fathers aren’t the only ones guilty of angry outbursts, but they have more than their fair share. In the case of many fathers, impatience and anger surface when they’re faced with situations that feel “out of control.” Men feel most comfortable when there’s a sense of control. When they’re at work, they feel comfort from a familiar atmosphere that stresses a “bottom line mentality.” At home, this mentality fails miserably, because it doesn’t address the question that’s really important for families: “What does my family need?”

• Are You Present With Your Children?

  How often are you fully and completely present when you are with your children? One of the greatest gifts we can give to our children is to be fully present with them. This can often be a big challenge.

• Learning To Let Go Of High Expectations

  If you find yourself wound so tight you can’t enjoy the simple pleasures of life, it’s time to take a look at your own life and make some drastic changes. Remember, we only have one life to live—live it well!

• Baby Sleep Tips

  Getting a baby to adjust to a normal sleep schedule can be a challenge for new parents. Here are some tips so that both you and your baby can get a good night’s rest.

• 10 Tips To Happier Parenting

  Parenting is the toughest job there is. But it is also the most rewarding. Many parents get mired down in the day-to- day difficulties in raising children and they lose the joy. Being a parent can be the happiest time of your life and the following tips will help you to regain that joy.