Yes, it is OK to say "No" to your child. Parenting is not for the faint of heart. It is difficult to put the needs of your children above your own, especially when it comes to their training. Parents want the job of training children to be easy, and it just isn't. … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Say “No” to Your Child (and yes, it is OK)
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5 Reasons to Get Outside and Play with Your Kids
Our home is our sanctuary. It is a safe and beautiful place for rest and refueling. We relax, eat delicious meals, play games, and have conversations as a family in our home. Sometimes, we play too many computer games, watch too much tv, and stay glued to our cell phones. Life is … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Get Outside and Play with Your Kids
Helping Teens Get Organized for High School
August is back-to-school time. Get organized, stock up, and help your teens have a GREAT first week at school! Breakfasts My teens will be driving to school, and the commute will take 30-40 minutes. With that in mind, they will eat breakfast in the car. This will allow their … [Read more...] about Helping Teens Get Organized for High School
Confessions of a Tightwad
Cheapskate, penny-pincher, frugal, thrifty, tightwad--most of these terms do not have a positive connotation, so I try to never use them. I'm not cheap: I am a personal financial strategist! Okay... I'm a tightwad. A REASON for Tightwadding Initially, my husband and I … [Read more...] about Confessions of a Tightwad
Mom Issues: Desperately Seeking Me
Mom issues - what do you do? Me: Where am I? I already had a mid-life crisis - at least I thought I did. I was 27 (gosh - I hope that wasn't mid-life), and I left my entire life. I left my husband, my home, my dog, my friends, my job, my adopted city of Atlanta, and I was … [Read more...] about Mom Issues: Desperately Seeking Me