Parenting
Accommodating Food Allergies + Poll
Finding out that your child has a food allergy is scary—especially if you made the discovery after an unexpected rush to the hospital brought on by a mere sip of milk or bite of candy. Is life ever going to be the same again? It can be overwhelming to have your child faced with a dangerous...
Dave Says: Finding Life Balance
How do you find a balance between home and work? Dear Dave, I own a small company, and lots of times I feel like I’m devoting too much time to the business and not spending enough time with my family day to day. How do you find a balance between home and work? Pat Dear Pat, You know, I get...
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Preschoolers
Last summer my friends and I met with our preschoolers weekly at a local park. We chatted as our kids cavorted in the sand. But when fall came and cold weather followed, our play dates at the park were disbanded. The prospect of a long winter stuck inside brought out the grizzly bear in all of us....
Dave Says: An Allowance Is Like Welfare
Should you give your kids an allowance? Dear Dave, How do you feel about giving an allowance to kids who are younger than 10 years old? Anonymous Dear Anonymous, I don’t do allowances for anyone. The word “allowance” sounds way too much like welfare to me. We put our kids on commission...
The Best Moments
If, after all the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping, baking, sitting through long, stuffy programs, and attending and endless series of parties, you feel like you want to stop the holiday wagon and jump, if you’re paying attention, something will happen to make it all worthwhile. One...
Stopping the Christmas “Gimmes”
Has your child developed a case of the Christmas “gimmes”? Telltale symptoms include whining, begging, threatening, stomping, and shrieking, along with fake sobs and outrageous claims such as “I don’t have anything to play with!” December after December, parents face the tears, tantrums,...
Children’s game teaches Primary songs
A new program helps children learn music as well as the basics of playing the piano. The Children’s Primary Songs Learning Keyboard automatically plays and teaches children the 22 most popular Primary songs. “I am very impressed with this learning keyboard. There is no sweeter way to...
Thankful Jar
“Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted.” ~Aldous Huxley Sometimes it feels like the two least-used words in the English language are "thank you." It's sad how busy we get and easily forget to be thankful. But that can change! In...
Overcoming Shyness
We see indications of it all the time in children—nervousness in front of new people and even fear in public situations. Helping children overcome this tendency before it becomes a handicap simply requires patience and understanding. It’s Sunday and you’re in Primary to help your child with...
Garage Gallery
As a mother of three young children, I’m never short on finger-painted frescoes and crayon-sketched portraits. Some hang on the fridge, and others are sent to grandparents. Some go in scrapbooks, and some are eventually thrown away. My mode of preserving, distributing, and displaying my...
Kids in the Kitchen
With the return of school and the daily grind of schedules, it’s time for education of another kind: kitchen savvy. Teaching kids to know their way around the kitchen can save you time, money, and heartache. My daughter Sarah came dejectedly home from the first day of "real cooking" in her sixth...
Getting Him Back on His Feet
Our son recently moved home after closing his business. How can we help him? Dear Dave, My wife and I are getting close to retirement, and our 36-year old recently moved back in with us. His automotive restoration business went bankrupt, he hasn't been able to find another job, and he has...
Fostering Love: The Ins and Outs of Foster Parenting
With approximately half a million U.S. children in the foster care system, the demand for loving foster parents is overwhelming. While foster parenting is fraught with both joys and challenges, many who open their homes to children in need count it among the most rewarding experiences of their lives.
Running a Tight Ship
Raising children is hard work. It begins the day they are born and seems to continue even when they have flown the coop and nested elsewhere. While they are under your direct stewardship, however, there are eight simple, important skills that will make for a more peaceful life for the whole family.
Devoting a Day to the Grandkids
Memories of visiting Grandma and Grandpa are as different as the people involved. Every family has different traditions and customs, but one thing remains constant for everyone: the smile that comes to your face when you think of those treasured times. Grandparents have so much to share, but as...
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