Tag: house rules
How Parents Fail To Follow Their Own Advice (Part 2)
“Aw, nine years ago!” I exclaimed, looking up from my phone. “Facebook Memories just showed me your first day at ‘big’ school. You were...
5 Things Grownups Expect Kids To Do But Don’t Do Themselves
How does it work in your home? Do you set the example for your kids, making sure you follow the guidelines you put in...
When Should Your Kids Stop Seeing You Naked?
Those of a nervous disposition might want to look away now. We’re going to talk about – whisper – nudity. That said, it would...
How To Cope When Your Adult Child Returns To The Empty...
“Well,” said my husband, looking around our eerily quiet home. “It’s just us now, then.” I nodded miserably, still tearful. We’d just returned from...
12 Things Your Child Should Know Before Staying Home Alone
Can you depend on your child when it comes to completing homework, doing domestic tasks, or following instructions? If things don't go as planned,...
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Just Give Me That Chocolate! The Science Of PMS Food Cravings
Premenstrual food cravings are the punchline of endless jokes. Like most good jokes, they’re funny because they’re true. Certain parts...
5 Tips On How To Encourage Your Toddler To Be Helpful
There are two basic theories on the subject: People are generally disposed to help - by nature. Helping is a learned behavior. Yep. It’s the...
My Best Friend Was Desperate To Be A Mother – So I Gave Her...
As most moms will tell you, motherhood is one of the hardest jobs in the world. It’s also the most rewarding. I...
Ready For Halloween? The 10 Best Horror Movies On Netflix Right Now
If you've got young kids, chances are the Halloween trick-or-treating will be over early. So once the littlies are in bed, what about a...
When Should You Have Kids? What Science Says About Your 20s, 30s & 40s
When my husband and I were planning our wedding – many years ago – we were asked if we intended to have children. We...
Adjust Your Language To Encourage Kids In Science
Researchers also found that children think more adults in their community can “do science” than “are scientists,” which suggests they have more...