You've seen them. The kids who act like Tasmanian Devils in a restaurant. They enter like they've come to the circus all reved up and ready to run around and play. They turn around in their booth to inspect other…
Last week, I answered a reader's question about how to teach their son how to be a polite guest when on a playdate. It occured to me that it is also helpful to teach our kids how to be polite…
Today was one of the most strange and bittersweet days I've ever had as a parent. In 13 years of being a mom, I don't remember ever feeling so happy and sad at the exact same moment. My baby blossomed…
Do you ever wonder what your children are like when they go over to a friend's house for a playdate? Do they walk through their house with dirty shoes, rummage through their refrigerator for something sugary to eat, or leave…
As an etiquette expert, I admit I have a problem! I look at and judge other people's table manners and I just can't help myself. But, I know that I am not the only one who's bothered when eating with…
Tips on setting expectations for behavior and holding your children accountable.
Potty training is the worst thing in the world. Even after it’s over you try to block it out like the final season of "How I Met Your Mother" or "Roseanne" if you are a little older.When our youngest son…
Expert tips on building a satsifying social life for your child.
I've just survived an eight-day trip to Orlando with my 11-year-old son, his friend, and my 14-year-old daughter. We weren't there for the Disney parks. We were there to endure a week-long volleyball tournament and soccer camp. Just picture our…
Teach your kids these exciting group games and you'll have to call them twice for dinner, just as your parents did.
It's been a good while since I have blogged about my single mommy life and I have a good reason for it. See, I went to the grocery store bathroom one day after shopping and could not believe what I…
Understanding boredom and how to respond to it.
When my youngest son Chase turned 3, my wife and I had two major goals for him. We were going to say goodbye once and for all to his pacifiers and diapers. For almost a year the pacifier had only…
Why a lemonade stand is more than just a simple venture.
Discipline strategies that build self-worth, squelch power struggles, foster thriving relationships and put an end to endless yelling.
When I moved from working evenings at WCCB to co-hosting our morning show nearly four years ago, there was one thing I wasn't looking forward to. Going to bed while the sun was still up and getting up at 2am?…
Bring the family outside for a rollicking good time with these fun outdoor games.
Four local organizations that share the common goal of making life better for others in the Lake Norman area.
It's pretty easy for people to make fun of soccer if they've never experienced it. Soccer is often low scoring with long periods of little to no action and often ends in a draw (tie). "The Simpsons," summed up professional…
While a healthy diet is not the magic cure for kids who struggle with distraction or hyperactivity at home or school, it can improve behavior.
I've been running around like a crazy person lately. I am so overwhelmed between my career and my family that I'm forgetting really important details. People at work can tell me something and ten minutes later I have no memory.…
When the April rain is heavy or it's too wet to go outside and play in the backyard, as a parent you have a few options. While I would prefer everyone take a nap, that rarely happens. If my boys…
I forgot my son at school yesterday. First time that's happened. Oh boy, that kid was mad! I totally forgot that he had a club meeting until 5:45 p.m.I mean I completely and absolutely blanked... there was no feeling in…
An age-by-age guide to dealing with peer pressure.
