Does your school aged child need extra help with words (spelling and reading)? Get your daily serving of fruit takes on new meaning with the great games from Bananagram. These fruits are not just for children. Aging brains need workouts too. The fruit word game assortment includes Bananagrams, Appletters, and Pairs in Pairs. It is a great word games for kids of all ages. Appletters is... read more »

We must keep our homes sacred so they may be the lower lights in our lives. Each Sunday I try to spend my time in worship. It is not always easy to set aside the worries and work of the week, but we are told to rest on the Sabbath from our labors. One message that I enjoyed learning about in church was regarding Lower Lights . We often sing a hymn entitled "Brightly Beams our Father'... read more »

We must keep our homes sacred so they may be the lower lights in our lives. Each Sunday I try to spend my time in worship. It is not always easy to set aside the worries and work of the week, but we are told to rest on the Sabbath from our labors. One message that I enjoyed learning about in church was regarding Lower Lights . We often sing a hymn entitled "Brightly Beams our Father'... read more »

Reword your questions As a parent, you need to be there for your children to help alleviate the anxiety they are experiencing. But, instead of asking straight out what they are worried about, think about rewording your question. Ask them what their friends are worried about.They may share more with you if you approach it indirectly. Visit the school before school starts Some kids have di... read more »

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Parenting tips for intercultural families I married a man of a different race and culture when it was not an acceptable thing to do. I do not regret my decision, but that decision has come with interesting consequences. It took many years for us to get used to each other's customs and traditions. It has been quite an adventure for both of us. The children that resulted from this union ... read more »

A Child Psychiatrist, Dr. Gina Kellner has shared some great advice about connecting with children. When children return back to school after a long break, it is normal to have a little anxiety until they get settled in. It is usually caused by thinking about the unknown factors relating to school. They may be going to a new school, have a new teacher, and they may have to make new frie... read more »

To be a good parent we must, 'Walk-the-walk' and not just 'talk-the-talk.' we have to be a good role model for them. We just can't say, 'don't get into physical fights', when they have seen us having physical fights. We can't expect children to do something when we have not been very clear as to what are our expectations from them. Children are not ... read more »

"Do as I say and not as I do," is an expression that many parents use when raising their children. However, many parents don't realize how much of an influence their careers have on the choices that their children make when it comes time to enter the workforce. In generations past, it was expected that offspring would automatically enter the family business or follow in the foots... read more »

Potty Training can be a stressful time for both child and parent. For the child, they are entering a new phase of life; for the parent, it can mean accidents to clean up at the most inopportune times. Don't pull your hair out trying to potty train your child. Make it a fun and rewarding time for both of you. Don't potty train till the child is ready. As soon as your child turn... read more »