Parenting Articles

Parent’s Guide to Empty Nest Syndrome

When we're in the thick of it, we can't imagine that the day will come when we'll be empty nesters. We might even completely deny that empty nest syndrome will one day arrive. Ladies, it's time to pour yourself a glass of wine (or two), and grab a box of tissues. Go...

Childhood Emotional Neglect Can Be Overcome

This post is made possible with support from the American Academy of Pediatrics through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All opinions are my own. Childhood Emotional Neglect Can Be Overcome. The struggles from my early years...

Volunteer Opportunities for Kids & How to Find Them

Image Credit: Unsplash.com You don't need to partner with a charitable organization to start volunteering. Volunteer opportunities for kids are available for all ages. From infants to high school students, there are lots of opportunities for kids. When kids get...

5 Things Bad Parents Are NOT Doing

I've always been very vocal about my disagreement with the social tendency to arbitrarily blame parents, for everything. Parenting is the hardest job in the world. There is no single "right way" to parent.  Whether it be circumstance, values, culture, a parent's own...