by Ember Conley | May 10, 2021 | Ember Conley, Parenting
Encouraging a child’s love of reading begins at an early age. Many different popular and award-winning books are available and appropriate for a child’s understanding from the age of infancy upward. Books may have an educational theme. Others are simply a...
by Ember Conley | May 10, 2021 | Ember Conley, Parenting
Society doesn’t make it easy to raise strong, confident daughters. Our children face a constant barrage of harmful beauty standards and mixed messages. Girls should be leaders but not too bossy. They should be confident but not have a big ego. They shouldn’t be vain,...
by Ember Conley | May 6, 2021 | Ember Conley, Parenting
At one time, PBS stations were the only option for finding educational TV shows. Today, a number of mainstream channels offer more choices. Individuals subscribing to Netflix find dozens of kid-appropriate series that also provide educational content while being...
by Ember Conley | May 5, 2021 | Ember Conley, Parenting
As pediatric obesity continues to rise in the United States, it’s more apparent than ever these days that one of the most important things a parent can do for their child is to raise them in an environment that encourages healthy eating. But, as any parent will tell...
by Ember Conley | May 4, 2021 | Ember Conley, Parenting
So, what exactly is the difference between sheltering and protecting your children? Sheltering is the point at which protection becomes out of control. This can mean not allowing your child to play outside because you fear that he or she may get hurt, or not allowing...
by Ember Conley | Feb 10, 2021 | Ember Conley, Parenting
Achieving a work-life balance can be a challenge in the best circumstances, but it always seems to get harder during the winter. Between having to take the time to clear snow from the front of your home, kids who are tracking wet and muddy snow through your home, and...
