Change is Miracles
When a parent considers their role to be a “job” This seems like an interesting question to me. Has it ever occurred to you? Have you ever found yourself thinking “this is the hardest job I’ve ever had”? Well, it didn’t occur to me until…
When we think of children and the stories they sometimes tell, we are very surprised by what we hear. There is a story that a kindergartener told in class one day. He began, in a nutshell, by saying that hugging and kissing was “disgusting.” He…
An open letter to parents of young babies and children struggling with developmental disorders and to people in general. I applaud parents for their courage, tenacity, and undying love for their children who are struggling with developmental disorders or are simply children. For people in…
On June 21, 2014, my youngest son, 29, got married. It was a luxurious wedding. There were so many people present at the New York Public Library extravaganza. But not the mother of the groom. I was not invited. There are so many things I…
Ah, potty training! Go to a local bookstore and you will find dozens of books on the subject. Search the net and you will find thousands of websites with information on how to do it stress-free. There are even people who are taking advantage of…
The behavior charts are a mystery to many parents. But they can also be very effective when used correctly. These 7 tips will help you make better use of the behavior charts so that your children can be happier and behave better. Tip No. #…
There is nothing more fun than an old fashioned road trip. I love to hit the road and explore our country. Now, I have been a “road traveler” for some time and while I love air travel, I love road trips because this is how…
Learning sight words is an important part of learning to read. Sight words are words of service. They are not meant to sound. Learning these words helps the reader maintain fluency in reading without getting caught up in the meaning. I like the Dolch Sight…
Here are 5 popular teen birthday party themes for girls to help you get started planning your next party. 1) Scavenger hunt at the mall: What do teenage girls love? Hanging out at the mall! This theme idea is great and works great for teens…
How society has changed in the last 100 years. Not long ago, members of the extended family lived on the same street or at least in the same town. Young today moms they are isolated after moving to distant parts of the UK or even…