Parenting Articles

The Shoemaker and the Brat - Posted by JmL.

At seventeen years old, I was a brat. A mixture of innocence, immaturity and righteousness. And I carried that attitude with me everywhere, including my trip to the shoemaker. Now, to understand why ...

Getting Mama Out of the House - Posted by JmL.

Some mama's I know are all over the mama get-together idea from the day they deliver their little bundle of joy. Scrapbooking, girls night out, dinner and drinks, shopping, even a movie are all perfe...

Keeping Baby Safe: your most important role as a parent - Posted by JmL.

Saying Thanks, But No Thanks to Used Safety Equipment Once your beautiful bundle of joy arrives, the work of raising your child really begins. The biggest job you have as a parent is keeping your bab...

Caretaking Parents, Entitled Kids - Posted by JmL.

Demanding children - children who have entitlement issues - seem to be common these days. Like the obnoxious child, Veruca Salt in Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory, who was constantly demanding ...

The Challenges of Single Parenting - Posted by JmL.

Having worked with parents for the last 35 years and written books on parenting and relationships, I've discovered that one of the greatest challenges for us as parents is to be loving role-models fo...

Words of Wisdom for Single Parents - Posted by JmL.

The cost of being a parent and raising a child in todays world is constantly increasing. The risk of your child becoming involved in problem behaviour is also greater. Parents must work together as a...

Attitudes-Based Learning - Posted by JmL.

The greatest discovery of my generation (about 1900) is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind. William James 'Sow a thought, reap an action. Sow an action, reap ...

Start Growing Healthy Children Before Getting Pregnant - Posted by JmL.

When I was in my early 20's, I read Adele Davis's book, "Let's Eat Right To Keep fit." I learned from her that "you are what you eat." I also learned that our babies are what we eat while we are preg...

Someone Stole My Book - Posted by JmL.

At a recent library presentation, a woman stole our book. Not the copyright, not the story, but a single copy of our children's book. Another person might view this as a compliment. The book has enou...

Top Ten Reasons to Hold Family Meetings - Posted by JmL.

1. Make stronger connections among individuals and, therefore, creates a closer family. In this very busy world, designating this time every week is one way to ensure that family members stay connec...