Mama’s Tired, But Baby Isn’t With Alissa Marsh Our guest is Alissa Marsh, who also is our daughter. Alissa, welcome. Thank you. She’s a busy young mother who also works from home. I wanted her to talk to us about
Our families can bring us the greatest joy and the greatest aggravation. Welcoming you to In Support of Families, hosts Emmalou and David Penrod talk about family life and its rewards and challenges. In this episode, they introduce a
How do you view homework? Do you feel it’s important to your child’s academic success? Or do you feel it’s an encroachment on their time outside of school? Do you feel like homework benefits your child? Is it reinforcing their
According to the Oxford University Press Dictionary, communication is “the imparting, sharing or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium.” For families of children with special needs, this process is essential in several relationships. The first
Anxiety Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. We have all experienced it at times, and our children do, too. It becomes a problem when it is
I recently had the opportunity to talk to a college student who never attended a traditional school setting. She had been homeschooled since she was 5 years old. She felt that she had thrived from the experience and listed several
Gifts Parents enjoy giving their children gifts–birthday, Christmas, other special occasions or no occasion at all. Parents want their children to be happy. Gifts can be practical or frivolous, expected or a complete surprise, tangible or intangible. What is the
Do you sometimes wish you could tidy up your child’s mind like you can their bedroom? We know our children have an easier time finding their belongings and getting ready for school or any other activity when their room is
As a parent you want the best for your children–the best care and the best future. You want your children to have a healthy body and mind, to grow and become the best they can be. You want the healthiest
Kristin Maynes shares her experience with mothering a blended family and finding the best educational fit for children. Visit her website. She is a life coach and can be contacted at thesassymom@gmail.com