Did you know that telling kids they have until the count of 3 (or 5 or 10) is actually counter productive and can make it harder to encourage kids to cooperate? I sure didn’t, but what I learned recently makes a whole lot of sense. Think about it, does your boss give you until the […]
Mom Tip Monday
A lot of us moms here in cyberspace are not only interested in parenting issues and experiences, but we’re also doing a lot of writing ourselves – be it blogging, commenting on blogs, writing articles for submission, sharing stories, or participating in a forum. Yet, many of us aren’t journalism majors, or even enjoyed our […]
Welcome to the holidays. With Halloween behind us, now the rush begins toward a plethora of holidays focused on family, giving and celebrating. For some of us, it’s a thrilling time of the year while others need a Valium just to think about it. Here are some tricks to help reduce the stress and increase […]
Whether we’re in the home all day or balancing parenting with a job outside of the home, one thing is certain – we have very full plates. Having kids around can turn what would have been a short chore list before kids into a multi-day project. Just getting the bare necessities done each day can […]
Today I’m unveiling a new addition to Heligirl – Mom Tip Monday. I’ve received so much feedback these past few months in response to my periodic positive parenting articles, I’ve decided to make them a little more regular and predictable for everyone. So from now on, every Monday here on Heligirl you’ll find an article, […]
