Kids come with many more accessories than they used to. Well, not really, but in today’s technology-saturated world, smartphones, tablets, laptops, and more have become increasingly prevalent in kids’ lives. These devices are great for school, communication, and convenience, but they also add to the stuff to be stored in your child’s room. So why […]
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The Brilliance of Smartstuff: Children’s Furniture That Makes the Grade
When it comes to children’s bedroom furniture, most parents are asking for a lot. We want our kids to have a safe and comfortable place to sleep, of course. But we also want plenty of storage. And quality construction. And safety features. Adding smart technology solutions seems like a little too much to ask, but […]
Revolutionary Space-Saving Furniture Solutions for Space-Age Kids
We can’t help you magically increase your home’s square footage or help you transform your child’s bedroom into an ideal play space, with the push of a button. As much as we’d all hoped that the world of “Star Trek,” “The Jetsons” or Marty McFly would make that possible by 2015, SciFi is still fiction. […]
Three Enemies of Giving
Why don’t we give like we should, like we want to? Just like any “yes” in life, giving means saying “no” to some other things. By contrast, when we’re saying “no” to giving, we’re simultaneously saying “yes” to some other things. Lesser things. Before we can change and become greater givers, we have to evaluate […]
Counter-Cultural Parenting: Parenting with Joy
I hear it all too often (and am tempted to participate more often than I’d like to admit): Parenting rants. We commiserate with each other when we feel worn out, unappreciated, manipulated, alone. But looking to our children to fulfill our deepest needs is a mistake — just as it is when we look to […]
Are You Speaking Your Teen’s Love Language?
Loving your teenager looks different than loving your small child or even your adult child. In the throes of raging hormones and emerging independence, teens will often shun familiar shows of affection that they relished as children. Even if you’ve fostered a close relationship with your son or daughter as a child, in many ways, […]
How to be a Social Butterfly
Oprah Winfrey once said, “Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.” As a teenager, it can be difficult to make genuine friends. With gossip, cliques, and stereotypes in high school, trustworthy and reliable […]
Depression in Teenagers
It’s no secret that teenagers are moody. Their mood swings can be caused by stress, problems at home, self- loathing, or peer pressure from classmates. The reasons are endless, but the reality is simple: If your teenager’s mood swings go beyond what is considered normal, they could suffer from an emotional disorder. One of the […]
Effects of Television on Teenagers
Many teenagers love to watch television. Since the invention of television in 1926, television has brought billions of minutes of programming to living rooms all over the world, and it’s almost too easy to be a couch potato for hours with the amount of television available today. Televisions can be a reliable source of information […]
Talking To Your Teen About Sex
Unfortunately, talking to teenagers about sex has become very convoluted. Some people say openness about sex has led to higher promiscuity levels amongst teens while others claim that communication on the subject deters dangerous experimentation. Starting early by fostering open, honest communication with your child will prepare you both for this conversation. Hiding the truths […]