Why You Should Absolutely Read Your Child's Texts!

I was speaking with a friend of mine a few days ago about her life. Recently separated, she was commenting on some issues that she was facing with her child. Her spouse happens to not be playing nice, he is … Continue Reading

6 easy ways to say no to your kids

Our kids have a way of being very persuasive. My daughter is the best. She will find every angle in every situation and truly is incredibly smart in presenting them. I love that character trait, certainly do not want to … Continue Reading

Parents: It's Time to Say NO to your Children

I think as parents we condition ourselves at a very early age to never say NO to our children. Maybe it starts at that 2 year old temper tantrum phase, or maybe we are just afraid of the word ourselves, … Continue Reading

10 Easy No's to Help your Children Become Healthier

With all the available fast foods, packaged foods, busy schedules, and false advertising that now consumes our food market, it is harder and harder to keep our children healthy. With childhood diseases skyrocketing and mass production of food filled with … Continue Reading

Participation Trophies: Just Say No

Political correctness, it’s gotten out of hand on so many levels. The notion that we can’t offend one person or group of people is ludicrous.  Whenever you change one phrase to something else, you are invariably upsetting a new group … Continue Reading

Is Your Child a Picky Eater?

As a mother of an 11 year old girl, I have been through the food issues that many of my friends have faced with all of their children, and have fought the battle myself from day one. I grew up … Continue Reading

Let's Get Moving-Breaking the Spell of Childhood Inactivity

Childhood inactivity was recently voted the #1 concern by most parents. Obesity was viewed as the #1 health concern for Americans. Clearly, the two are related. As a 43 year old mother of one daughter, I have seen firsthand how … Continue Reading