Taking Control: Dealing with an empty nest

You just sent your kids off to college... now what?

Taking Control: Not getting overbooked...

Are you ready for a new school year? Will you keep your schedule in check? Will your kids' activities rule your world? Learn how to take control:

Are you ready for the school year?

Get ready- school is about to start!!!

Timeouts Done Right!!!

Have a look at this and learn how to do a timeout...

Getting Your Children Into A Routine

Getting kids into a daily routine can make your life and theirs much, much easier... Here's how:

Drugs, Sex, Violence--- Will Your Children Talk to You?

We'd like to believe it.  We'd like to think our kids will come to us when they are in over their heads. But very often they don't.  Why should we really care? A recent case of a 12 year old boy in Alabama who comitted suicide because he was being bullied.  His parents would have given anything for their son to come talk to them.... Over done?  Their your children... Think about it....

Ughhhh... A new school year

Welcome to a new school year. Are your kids falling in line yet?  If not try this..

Help- they are hurting me...

School is just about to start.. Will your child be the one who is picked on?

Video Tip: Getting the kids onboard...

Why won't they do what we ask them?  Because for kids, if there isn't a routine, there isn't a reason.. Here are some simple tips to help you get your children up and going in the morning.

Video Tip: Helping Children Cope

Bad situations are bad for everyone.....For children however, a bad situation can become a crisis even faster if you as an adult don't know what to do.  Here are some simple tips for helping your kids cope with tough times:

Video Tip: Are Your Kids Safe At Home?

Sometimes children have to be left alone at home.  What can you do to assure their safety?  Here are some simple actions that will help..

Mommy- Don't Send Me To Camp!!

For many children summertime means going to camp and whether it's sleep over camp or day camp, some children have a tough time adjusting to the new environment.

Kids On Books: Getting Our Children Into Reading

What a fantastic concept.. Book reviews for children by children.  Thank you to Natalie Levy and her sons for creating Kids On Books.... Click here to learn more about this exciting, fun and very important resource for our children.

Is Your Kid a Couch Potato?

With the popularity of TV, the internet, and video games, it’s no wonder kids aren't as active as they used to be.  We all know our kids should exercise, but how do we get them to do that?

Video Tip: Keeping Kids Active

Seems like it should be so easy; just tell them to go play... If you can't get your child to just "go play", try these tips...

Video Tip: Kids and Crises

Emergencies come in all shapes, sizes and colors.. It might be an earthquake, it might be a fire, or it might be a parent getting fired.  How you react, the actions you take will determine how well your children cope. Here are some simple tips for keeping kids calm during any kind of emergency.