Tag: Crystal Schwalger
Six tips for teaching boys to be gentlemen
Today as I was coming out of Wal-Mart, I noticed a young couple right in front of me walking with several bags of groceries....
4 tips for raising strong and confident daughters
When I was a young girl, my then-home state of Washington elected their first female Governor: Dixie Lee Ray. I had never met her—and...
“Stranger Danger” lesson not enough to prevent child abduction
I don’t know about you, but the words "Stranger Danger," or even the mere thought of child abduction, make me catch my breath just...
Reading aloud to your children: the benefits and some tips
When my children were growing up, I must have read Dr. Seuss’s "Hop on Pop" and "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish"...
A tribute to American common sense, or the lack thereof
I recently read a quote by an unknown author who stated, “Common sense is a flower that doesn’t grow in everyone’s garden.” The more...
Why recognizing illiteracy matters
Everyone knows that reading and writing is important. Most parents naturally want their children to know how to read, but have you ever stopped...
Teaching children to respect those with special needs
School is back in session, and parents everywhere are breathing a sigh of relief as well as anticipation for what the new school year...