Going to college can be a stressful time for parents and their children. It’s a time of great change, with a lot of laughs and tears. Even though your senior may be ready to go to college, it’s still going to be a big adjustment. The more prepared for college they are, the better their…

How would you like to go from ordinary cook to extraordinary master of flavors in a very short time? Sometimes, taking the time to prepare nutritious foods for your family may not be enough – especially if they don’t eat the healthy food you give them. The art and science of cooking can take years…

For some parents, an allowance is a way to teach financial responsibility to their children. Others believe that money ought to be kept off the table while families focus on pulling together. Whatever choice you make, there are some important principles to keep in mind. Consider these suggestions for giving allowances to your children. Giving…

When it’s time to get ready to go back to school, it helps to get organized. If you go into the school year with a sense of clarity, your children will start the school year off with an advantage. The whole learning process can go smoothly with some basic organizational skills for school. Try these…

Reality TV is filled with sports dads and pageant moms who paint a disturbing picture of parenting. Watching them is enough to make anyone worry about the consequences of trying to live vicariously through your children. Learn to draw the line between taking a healthy interest in your child’s achievements and using them to fulfill…

Everyone deals with family stress from time to time. The biggest problem with this type of stress is that it stays in your home, where you want to spend your time relaxing. Stress in the home is detrimental to your health and can cause sleeping problems, feelings of exhaustion, and other negative effects for everyone…

Cleaning a child’s room can lead to meltdowns from the child and feelings of guilt for you. Children can have a difficult time letting go of objects that need to be tossed. However, with some effective strategies, it’s possible to have a clean house and happy children. It’s important to approach the situation with care…

Parents all around the world can attest to the difficulty of raising children – especially the challenges of unsatisfactory grades on a child’s report card. Do you find yourself wishing there was a way to help your child get better grades? Are you concerned that your child isn’t performing to the best of his or…

Do you have picky eaters who dread sitting down at the table for a meal? Make mealtime fun for your children and encourage them to eat healthy at the same time. You’ll instill nutritious eating habits for a lifetime of health benefits! Try these ideas to add some fun to your healthy meals: 1. Incorporate…

Moving can be tough on children. A recent study found that kids who move frequently have fewer close friendships and lower life satisfaction as adults. Fortunately, parents can help ease the transition. That’s important because census data shows that more families are moving again. Migration is up after a few years when the recession kept…