Help Your Kids Learn Through Pretend Play

One day, my kids were playing with miniature Lalaloopsy ® dolls. They had three dolls, one of which had a princess crown on her head. They had determined that this Read More …

Five Life Lessons Kids Can Learn While Parents Run a Business

Running a business doesn’t have to turn you into an absentee parent. You can use your business as a springboard for teaching your children important life lessons. Nine years ago, Read More …

Create a Sticker Chart That Actually Works

Most sticker charts quickly lose their effectiveness. Wouldn’t it be great if your kids continued to work through a sticker chart for weeks while they were learning new skills and Read More …

Use A Timer To Set Firm Limits With Your Kids

The digital timer on my microwave has often served as a great limit-setter in our household. Here are three examples: Taking Turns “I want to play with the dolphin!” “I’m Read More …

Teach Your Kids to be Thoughtful

A few weeks ago, I overheard this conversation: Woman 1: “My 12-year-old granddaughter gave me a scrapbook for my Birthday. It was filled with family photos, and it was so Read More …