Better Parent Pledge
- Dedicated Family Night
- Improved Communication and Conversation
- Education / Reading
- Physical Wellbeing
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10 reasons you should get a babysitter every once in a while
Heather Hale, FamilyShare | February 12, 2014 4:02 pmGive yourself some time off to recharge your sense of self and reconnect to your partner.
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Are we controlling our children too much?
Rachael Sawyer, FamilyShare | February 11, 2014 6:02 pmWe want the best for our children, but sometimes we do too much for them. Children need the opportunity to make choices and gain experiences so when their parents aren’t around they know what to do.
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What did you say? Why parents should put the lid on profanity
Megan Gladwell, FamilyShare | February 11, 2014 6:02 pmCoarse language and profanity can lead to aggression and other problems with kids.
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How to get your teen to break up with his phone
Megan Gladwell, FamilyShare | February 10, 2014 1:02 pmYour teen’s phone doesn’t have to follow him to the bathroom, dinner table or his bed. Help him wean himself from his gadget habit.
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Are TV shows like ‘SpongeBob Squarepants’ hurting your kids?
Herb Scribner, Deseret News | February 8, 2014 1:02 pmA recent study showed those who watched “Spongebob” performed poorly on a test that looked at their “executive function,” Forbes reported.
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5 apps parents should know about
Natalie Wardel, KSL | February 7, 2014 6:02 pmApproximately 78 percent of U.S. teens have cell phones. Five new apps are growing in popularity and important for parents to know about because many come with maturity warnings and are rife with problems.
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The important thing about yelling
Associated Press | February 6, 2014 1:02 pmThis article was originally published on HandsFreeMama.com. It has been republished here with permission.
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Five unique ways families are using video games
Aaron Christensen, Deseret News | February 5, 2014 7:02 pmThese tech-savvy families are using video games to create lifelong memories.
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Get a grip: Developing fine motor skills in children
Amy Peterson, FamilyShare | February 5, 2014 1:02 pmYour 7-year-old can’t tie his shoes, but is on 10th level of his video game. It’s time to put the technology down and work on fine motor skills.
