by Brenna Hicks | Jun 1, 2007 | Blog
Generation Y: How Childhood Praise is Shaping a New Workforce I am not sure if any of you saw the local newscast about Generation Y last week, but I found it SO interesting! Not only did they discuss some of the trends of the group, but also how Gen Y-ers are changing...
by Brenna Hicks | May 17, 2007 | Blog
Being the dog lover that I am, one of my favorite shows is The Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan. Lately, as I have been watching that show for insight into my own dogs (Toby and Daisy, two beagles), I have been amazed at the similarities of raising children well and...
by Brenna Hicks | May 8, 2007 | Blog
The Hidden Dangers of Excessive TV for Kids Many families struggle with finding time to spend together amidst all of the obligations and activities of life. Sports, homework, dinner, baths, clubs and projects leave little opportunity to sit and chat about the day. Now...
by Brenna Hicks | Apr 24, 2007 | Blog
Lessons in Parenting from Children’s Play I was recently at the Palm Harbor YMCA for the Healthy Kids Day and learned some interesting lessons from observing hundreds of children and their parents. Isn’t it amazing how we can learn so much from children, yet we...
by Brenna Hicks | Apr 16, 2007 | Blog
The Importance of Choosing the Right Toys for Playtime I often encourage parents to play with their children in their homes and discuss the potential benefits of doing so. I have had several parents ask me if any toys are okay, or should there be specific toys chosen...
by Brenna Hicks | Apr 4, 2007 | Blog
Many parents struggle with feeling that their children do not listen to them, or “must learn the hard way”. It seems no matter how many times you try to teach them something, they don’t get it. Sometimes, it can be even more frustrating that kids...
