As adults we often feel guilty for encouraging small children to be alone, as though we will miss out on some giant developmental moment. As kids get older it is easier to let them plop down in front a screen and zone out so that we can have some piece and quite. However, when given…
Home Alone
Tips to determine if your child is ready One of the most difficult decisions a parent must make is to determine when it is safe to leave a child home alone. In Ohio, there is no specific age after which a child can legally stay home specified by the state or our local counties. Children…
A Happy Resolution
Between well intentioned family, friends, social and main stream media it seems everyone is making resolutions to ring in the New Year. By mid-January you may be rocking your goals and feeling great, or giving in to habits or behaviors you set out to change. As a parent my goals stay pretty consistent from…
Feeding the Birds
Benefits the birds and your family Winter is the season birds most heavily rely on feeders to supplement their natural diets. Over a hundred species of birds will visit feeders in winter when food is scarce. Some species will also use them to refuel during spring and fall migrations, and some will use them while…
