Age Gap

I have all girls. Their ages are 14, 11 and 3. As you see we have a huge gap (surprise baby). It is really hard to find something they all... read more

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Have Friends Over

I was thinking about my school age years when I started to be independent. If I had felt like I could have my friends over all of the time, I... read more

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Messy Means Solitude

My mother put a lot of emphasis on my messy room. She tried everything. She even made cute little notes and put them all over so that I would clean... read more

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Movement Improves Learning

Studies have proved time and time again that movement improves learning. Whether it be martial arts, soccer, creative dance, or whatever. Your child needs to be doing some type of... read more

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Get Him to a Counselor

For a child all of sudden failing at school, I think he needs professional counseling right away. His failing school is an outward manifestation of something else that must be... read more

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Any Excuse for a Party!

When a girl doesn't get invited to the big dance, my first thought is to have all the kids who didn't get asked, or perhaps just didn't want to go... read more

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The "Popsicle Stick" Analogy

I think when a teenager, especially a girl, is not invited to a dance, it can be a great teaching tool. This is the time you can evaluate their self-esteem... read more

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Who Needs a Guy

I have a senior this year and a junior right behind her (although one is a boy and the other a girl) and both have had big dances they were... read more

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Monetary Incentive to Clean Room

When your child is a pack-rat, teach your child a little bit about business and the cycle of "stuff." Tell her that her clothes and everything she does not fit... read more

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Get Your Child's Eyes Checked Early

I took my daughter in to see the eye doctor last year when my daughter was five years old and in Kindergarten. The doctor said she was seeing fine, but... read more

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