Better Parent Pledge

As parents, we tend to do most of the talking. The key to understanding and raising emotionally intelligent children is to be an empathetic listener.

Wish your child was the next piano guy? Wonder why you have to force them to practice? Watch Jon Schmidt and the Piano guys truly love music. Learn ways to be your child’s muse and team them to love the arts.

One day they’re learning to crawl, and the next they’re graduating high school. You’ve barely blinked twice, and your kids are leaving home and headed to college. Time may be flying by, but it’s never too late to make the most of what you have left.

Providing the necessities of life while giving your family the time and attention they deserve is a delicate balance. Sometimes just being there for your family is more important than anything else.

Family traditions, especially at Christmastime, add stability and structure to your kids’ lives. And, they’re fun!

For teens, being handed a drivers license is like being handed freedom. They have the ability to go anywhere they desire, at anytime. But being behind the wheel is much more dangerous than many may realize and distractions are all around.

Becoming parents is one of the most important decisions married couples have to make. Sometimes the couple is ready to start a family soon after marriage while other couples need time.

It is hard to keep up with the demands of managing a family. From running the kids to extracurricular activities, making dinner, cleaning and more, it seems every minute is dedicated to your to-do list. However, this shouldn’t always be the case.

The anticipation for Christmas presents is magical. Learning to love giving and not just receiving, is something parents can teach their kids.