What do you do when your child tells you something? Do you listen, preach, try to fix, console or refute what your child is saying? Pay attention next time to your response, as it says something about how you parent. I'm sure it changes from time to time and you might do all of these things. It's quite normal to do all these things, but what you can do is be conscious … [Read more...]
Speech Buddies:
One out of 15 children have a speech disorder. My oldest son is one of them. So, when I come across a program or tool designed to help children, parents and therapists with speech disorders I'm on it. I was contacted about a product called Speech Buddies that claims to cut speech therapy time in half. What are Speech Buddies? Speech Buddies are a series of … [Read more...]
And Then He Cried: The Journal
My oldest son is amazing in the true sense of the word. (not in that amazing way that he is my son, but beyond that) He was spelling and reading by the time he was three and now at seven he can blow most people away with his geography skills. When a first grader brings up the conflicts of China and Taiwan in his book report you know he has a grasp of the world that … [Read more...]
Children and Finances : Interview with Pamela Yellen
Children and Finances Interview with Personal Finance Expert, Pamela Yellen, President of Bank On Yourself 1. What are your thoughts on allowances? Good idea? Bad? Allowances are a great idea, as long as they are tied into chores. The earlier children learn basic financial principles, such as the exchange of goods and services for money, the better. Too many people … [Read more...]
Pregnancy Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore: Guest Post
Pregnancy Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore If you are pregnant, it pays to be attentive to every little thing that your body tells you. Some women take the slightest discomfort as a reason to call their doctor in the middle of the night, whereas others mistakenly think that pain and other warning signs are but a part of a pregnancy and are normal. There are some … [Read more...]