Working on parenting class materials, I came across this little gem via Pinterest. For those of you who don’t know what Pinterest is, or Pin, it’s a smorgasbord of goodies to share. Articles, blog posts, activities, books – almost anything you might need or be interested in, it’s there. You...
Congratulations, Mama. Congratulations, Daddy. You made it to the weekend. School, camp or daycare is over for the week. It’s time to hang out with your kids, run errands, enjoy friends and family – however you spend your weekend. Just a quick note. Be intentional. Be positive. And be aware....
According to CYFD (Children, Youth and Families Department) : There are twelve alternatives to lashing out at your child. Review them. What works for you? Do these tips/tricks help you better control your anger, or your feelings? Is it okay to yell at your children? What other tips and tricks work...
Sorry, folks. Apparently I dropped the ball or the internet ate my homework. Here’s the missing discussion on Life Skills: Budgeting What is a budget? What does it mean to budget, to save, to keep, to spend? What is a working budget? How do we overcome our debts? Manage our money? Survive without...
One goal with intentional parenting is to become more connected with our children and more intentional in the words we speak and the things we do. I heard a homily this past Saturday that spoke on hypocrisy. Here’s the part I want you to know: there are two signs parents need to be aware of and...