Adolescence is perhaps one of the most exciting parts of a person's life, especially since this is the time when they get to start experiencing various changes in their mind and body. However, teenagers do tend to have a tendency to rebel, which can sometimes lead to breaking some rules set out for them. Here are some key tips on how to teach teens to not get involved with the law.
Read MoreDo you remember the first time you felt a true sense of independence? Maybe it was the first time you got to sleep over at your friend’s house. Or, maybe it was when you finally turned 16 and got your own car. I’ll never forget the pure joy I felt when I was finally able to drive myself places… No more asking mom or dad if they could spare a few moments to give me a ride. Whatever your first taste of independence was like, it was probably a joyous moment in your life.
Read MoreA recent episode of ABC’s 20/20 revealed one of a mom’s worst nightmares: She caught her nanny on camera abusing her baby. How can parents better protect themselves from this kind of caregiver catastrophe?
Read MoreStarting 2015 off this week begs this question about what we learned during the past year. The babycenter.com published a great article breaking down the top 5 things we learned about learning this past year. Two of the points in particular were our favorites....
Read MoreThe holidays are typically full of fun, sugar fueled, present giving moments that can keep all of us running on nothing but happiness. It’s expected that schedules will be thrown off in favor of late nights and holiday celebrations. The best sleep advice I can give you during this time of year is…. DON’T STRESS!
Read MoreYour baby’s senses are rapidly developing, especially in the first year of life. A baby’s senses of sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste can be fostered, encouraged and strengthened by taking the time to work with them and creating fun activities that they will enjoy.
Read MoreMaria Shriver recently gave some very poignant parenting advice in an interview with “hot mom’s club”. "I wish someone had told me when I had little kids to keep it simple; make sure the birthday parties are simple, don't do so many activities, just kind of hang with your kids.
Read MoreThere are plenty of stereotypes when it comes to birth order and who it makes you. Studies on the subject stack up like stairsteps, and opinions are as different on the subject as, well, all of us and our children.
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